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Heineke, Amy J.; Davin, Kristin J. – Educational Policy, 2020
Fueled by immigration and globalization, the United States has evolved into a nation of linguistically diverse residents; however, English remains the dominant language in schools. A recent language policy initiative emergent in states across the nation, the Seal of Biliteracy challenges English monolingualism by promoting the development of…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Bilingualism, State Policy, Educational Policy
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Reyes, Pedro; Rorrer, Andrea – Journal of Education Policy, 2001
Addresses the political and policy environment that has shaped the educational agenda for rising U.S. state accountability systems, highlighting these policies' effects on the limited-English-proficient learner. The hope for language-minority students lies in pressures on school officials to narrow the white/minority achievement gap. (Contains 64…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Accountability, Bilingual Education, Educational Policy