NCLB and English Language Learners

Paper Summary:

The paper provides an overview of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and its impact on education. The paper provides statistical data that highlights the notable challenges faced by English language learners (ELLs) in California's public schools when it comes to achieving basic standards. The paper is concerned that as the number of ELL students continues to increase, the gaps created under NCLB will continue to have a disproportionate impact on the schools in California.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Summary/Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act passed in 2001 was intended to create better accountability in the schools and produce better outcomes for public education. Although the federal government has vehemently defended the legislation, critics contend that NCLB does very little to improve outcomes for students. Additionally, scholars have maintained that for children with special needs--i.e. learning disabilities, ELL/ESL learners, etc.--NCLB has created signification gaps that remain difficult for public schools to close."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "2006-07 APR glossary." California Department of Education. [2007]. Accessed November 19, 2007 at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/glossary07e.asp#gg1.
• Agazie, Maxine. "Makeover needed for No Child Left Behind." Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 23(24), (2007): 39.
• Devoe, Jeanne. "ELL testing: A state of flux." District Administration, 43(10), (2007): 35-40.
• "Facts and terms every parent should know about NCLB." US Department of Education. [2005]. Accessed November 19, 2007 at: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/parents/parentfacts.html.
• Henley, Joan, Jackie McBride, and Julie Milligan. "Robbing elementary students of their childhood: The perils of No Child Left Behind." Education, 128(1), (2007): 56-63.

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