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 A publication of Course Crafters, Inc. . Volume 3, Number 6 
November/December 2004 
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In This Issue...
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  • In The News
  • The Changing Face of ELL Literacy Practices Under No Child Left Behind
  • ELL Reform Efforts in San Diego: A Conversation with Nonie Lesaux
  • Speaking Before Reading? Or Both Together?
  • Out of the Ashes: Phoenix Academy Allows Newcomers to Soar

  • The Changing Face of ELL Literacy Practices Under No Child Left Behind
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    Has NCLB limited ELL literacy experiences to focusing more on skills based learning or has NCLB moved the academic success of ELLs to the forefront? Some reactions from Kris Gutierrez at UCLA and Kathleen Leos at the U.S. Department of Education.

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    ELL Reform Efforts in San Diego: A Conversation with Nonie Lesaux
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    Harvard Graduate School of Education Assistant Professor Nonie Lesaux discusses balanced literacy instruction for ELLs and the need for focused literacy instruction to continue beyond the elementary level.

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    Speaking Before Reading? Or Both Together?
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    Should initial reading instruction for ELLs be delayed until they acquire a basic level of oral English proficiency?

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    Out of the Ashes: Phoenix Academy Allows Newcomers to Soar
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    A newly opened newcomer center integrates ELLs with native speakers of English while sheltering students in a risk-free environment.

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    Blog #4: Is this How Language Really Works?
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    In another blog by Quan Cao, he explains and ruminates on how he explores language, culture, and literature with his students.

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    In The News
    Education important to Hmong refugees; program expands Gannet Wisconsin Newspaper - 11/16/04

    New strategies sought in teaching algebra L.A. Daily News - 10/16/04

    Teachers look for ways to bridge gap Rocky Mountain Telegraph

    Experts: Students who fail test may become burden Arizona Daily Star Education

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