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Improving Schooling for Language-Minority ChildrenImproving Schooling for Language-Minority Children
Outlines the research needs in the area of instruction of limited-English proficient students.
A Model for Language Teachers and EducatorsA Model for Language Teachers and Educators
Analysis of an interview conducted at San Diego State University in 1995 with Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng.
Moving in and Out of Bilingualism: Native Language Maintenance and ShiftMoving in and Out of Bilingualism: Native Language Maintenance and Shift
Study of maintenance and loss of bilingual language skills amongst Mexican-descent children in the United States.
Language Policy:  Bilingualism and IntelligenceLanguage Policy: Bilingualism and Intelligence
Handouts for a Language Policy college course. Somewhat cryptic, but a good introduction or review.
Language, literacy and communicationLanguage, literacy and communication
Language, literacy and communication are intrinsic to human development and central to lifelong learning. The advancement of multi-lingualism affords learners the opportunity to develop and value their home languages, other languagesand a shared understa
Theoretical Principles of Bilingual EducationTheoretical Principles of Bilingual Education
A slide show reviewing the research basis for bilingual education. Based on the work of Jim Cummins.
Ñandutí: FAQs: Benefits of Starting Language Learning EarlyÑandutí: FAQs: Benefits of Starting Language Learning Early
Ñandutí focuses on foreign language learning in Grades K-8. Designed for parents, teachers and administrators. Ñandutí suggests practical, easily-implementable materials, resources, and techniques.
Fostering Second Language Development in Young ChildrenFostering Second Language Development in Young Children
Eight principles, drawn from theory and research on second language acquisition and culturally sensitive instruction, to guide educators working with linguistically diverse students.
Readings in Bilingual EducationReadings in Bilingual Education
Collection of articles on bilingual education policy and practice.
Cummins & Genzuk ReportCummins & Genzuk Report
Analysis of final report longitudinal study of structured English immersion, early exit and late-exit transitional bilingual education programs for language-minority children.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and LinguisticsERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics
ERIC/CLL provides a wide range of services and materials for language educators, most of them free of charge. These include digests and short bibliographies, a semiannual newsletter, and a question-answering service.
SAT-9 Scores and Proposition 227SAT-9 Scores and Proposition 227
Kenji Hakuta's observations of the effect of "English for the Children" legislation on standardized test scores of limited English proficient students.
The Bilingualism DatabaseThe Bilingualism Database
Resources on all aspects of bilingualism: education, identity, assessment, special education, health, and language acquisition. From the University of Birmingham.
SEDL - Language and Diversity ProgramSEDL - Language and Diversity Program
The research activities of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. Program models for the education of immigrant children and second-language learners.
Educating Language-Minority ChildrenEducating Language-Minority Children
Diane August and Kenji Hakuta, Editors. A review of the current knowledge about the education of limited-English proficient students.
Stabilizing Indigenous Languages: Additional PapersStabilizing Indigenous Languages: Additional Papers
Papers describing bilingual education efforts for speakers of indigenous languages.
Teaching Indigenous LanguagesTeaching Indigenous Languages
An online text which examines the social and linguistic implications of teaching indigenous languages in public schools.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA)National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in th
Bilingual Education: Arguments For and (Bogus) Arguments AgainstBilingual Education: Arguments For and (Bogus) Arguments Against
By Stephen Krashen. May, 1999.
Center for Applied LinguisticsCenter for Applied Linguistics
Provides abundant resources for research into language acquisition, bilingualism, ESL, and policy. Databases, articles & directories.
Spanish for U.S. Hispanic Bilinguals in Higher Education.Spanish for U.S. Hispanic Bilinguals in Higher Education.
ERIC Digest, November, 1992. "Little attention has been given to developing and coordinating well designed and carefully articulated programs for Hispanic bilingual college students of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds"
Jim CumminsJim Cummins
Educator and teacher resources for second language and literacy development.
Bilingualism, Languages and Education Network (BLEN)Bilingualism, Languages and Education Network (BLEN)
Educational forum helping teachers in primary and secondary schools.
CREDE Research on Bilingual EducationCREDE Research on Bilingual Education
UCSC Researchers find all students benefit from strong cognitive and academic instruction conducted in their first language
American Shibboleth: EbonicsAmerican Shibboleth: Ebonics
Background and analysis of the Ebonics controversy from a linguistic perspective.
Aging and BilingualismAging and Bilingualism
An investigation that looks at the effects of natural aging on language processes in those individuals who are bilingual.
Why Bilingual Education?Why Bilingual Education?
By Stephen Krashen. This article explains the rationale underlying good bilingual education programs and summarizes research findings about their effectiveness.

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