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The growing numbers of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools pose increasing challenges and opportunities for US educators and policy makers A generation or twago, the achievement of children whcame tschool knowing little or nEnglish was not a prominent national issue Today it is This comprehensive resource explores the research on promoting academic success among ELLs It provides educators with a firm basis for making decisions related tadopting or developing effective policies and programmes for ELLs Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners provides illustrative scenarios throughout taccompany research-based discussions about: - What we know about using ELLs home language in their academic programme and findings about bilingual education - ELLs learning tspeak English and simultaneously learning academic content, a vital aspect of their educational agenda - School- and district-level factors that affect ELLs achievement - Sociocultural factors, including the influence of parents and families - A broad framework for improving the academic achievement of students whcome tschool not speaking English well or not speaking English at all
