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Moreno, Oscar; Garrett-Rucks, Paula – Dimension, 2021
Despite the increasing number of U.S. born Latinos, placing heritage and native speakers in the Spanish curriculum is still a challenge (MacGregor-Mendoza & Moreno, 2020). The present article: (1) addresses the unique needs of heritage speakers in the Spanish curriculum; (2) problematizes traditional grammar-based placement exams; and (3)…
Descriptors: Student Placement, Language Tests, Spanish, Heritage Education
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Fu, Shuang; Harman, Ruth; Aubain, Yamileth – Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, 2023
This paper examines how two language educators of color developed critical multilingual language awareness (CMLA) in a combined youth participatory action research and teacher education program. Specifically, as a multilingual and diverse group of educators, we chose to use Latin@/o Critical Theory (LatCrit) as our methodology to align with the…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Minority Group Teachers, Action Research, Participatory Research
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2018
"Looking Closer" is the eighth biennial report to SREB states on their progress in meeting SREB's Challenge to Lead goals for education. Each customized state report documents progress on both measurable outcomes and state policies. Through effective policy implementation, the goals can help states drive improvements in student…
Descriptors: Public Schools, School Demography, Student Diversity, Enrollment
Montgomery, Joel R. – Online Submission, 2008
The purpose of this working paper is to review current literature on literacy programs for parents of English language learners (ELLs). The paper includes a summary of five literacy programs for ELL parents throughout the United States of America. Four of these were system-wide interventions affecting more than one school or classroom. Each…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Second Language Learning, Parent School Relationship