A promising tool for equity may be missing students who could benefit
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Liz Willen Hi all,
Here’s an equity question we are pondering in the midst of holiday madness: Why isn’t one of the best ways of helping underserved groups and English language learners getting to the children who would benefit most?
This week, Sarah Carr digs into ([link removed]) how dual-language programs are taking an elitist turn, creating enrichment for students who already know English instead of enrolling children who could benefit from programs that are partly in their native language. The Biden administration is eager to help districts expand these programs, so it’s urgent to understand who gets left out at a time when English learner enrollment shares are shrinking in most dual-language schools in large cities.
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One of the best tools for educational equity may not be reaching the kids who need it the most
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