Posts Tagged ‘English Language Learners
Interesting study on bilingual education
Education Week has an interesting article this week on the effectiveness of English immersion versus bilingual education. The study finds that whatever the model, children whose native language is not English (in this case, who speak primarily Spanish at home) learned just as well in both models. In Walla Walla, this could give some confidence [...]
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Bilingual education, National education topics, Statewide education topics, Walla Walla Public Schools
Dual-language controversy
An education story from the Yakima Herald-Republic this morning caught my attention. Parents and teachers in Wapato are seeking the removal of their superintendent following the elimination of a dual-language learning program. The model is similar to what Walla Walla Public Schools offers at Sharsptein and Edison elementary schools. Children, both English and Spanish native [...]
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