English Language Learners
The impact of English Learner reclassification on high school reading and academic progress
This study estimates the causal impact of 8th grade English learner (EL) reclassification on high school English language arts (ELA) standardized test scores, SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) reading, and on-track to graduate status.
By: Angela Johnson
Topics: High-growth schools & practices, English Language Learners, Reading & language arts
Study: Summer school for EL students could boost 4-year graduation rates
A summer school program for high school English learners who have lived in the U.S. for less than three years increased the number of core courses those students took that are required for graduation.
Education Dive
Mentions: Angela Johnson
Topics: Equity, College & career readiness, English Language Learners
Self-efficacy and the ELL achievement gap
In this webinar, learn more about the relationship between self-efficacy and the achievement gap for English Language Learners (ELLs).
By: James Soland
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners, Social-emotional learning
How to support ELL students: A Q&A with Dr. Jim Soland
In this interview, James Soland discusses his research exploring the connection between social-emotional learning and growth in achievement for English language learner students.
By: James Soland
Topics: Student growth & accountability policies, English Language Learners, Social-emotional learning
A āone-size-fits-allā approach to English-Learner education wonāt work. Hereās why
Education Week interviewed Angela Johnson about her research showing the diverse academic and linguistic needs of English-learners, and how schools can better serve the needs of EL students.
Education Week
Mentions: Angela Johnson
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners
The Role of Equity in the Assessment of English Learners
This Language Magazine article discusses testing English Language Learners in their native/home language
Topics: Equity, Academic content, Accessibility, English Language Learners
In this study, multivariate models that jointly estimate growth in achievement and self-efficacy during middle school are used to see how underlying developmental processes relate for ELLs.
By: James Soland
Topics: Equity, English Language Learners, Social-emotional learning