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1. Successful Strategies for English Language Learners

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Abstract

Between 1979 and 2008, the number of school-age children (ages 5-17) in the United States who spoke a language other than English at home increased from 3.8 to 10.9 million, or from 9 to 21 percent of the population in this age range, according to the latest figures from the National Center on Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES also reveals that the Hispanic dropout rate is almost twice that of black students and three times that of white students. In 2008, 18 percent of dropouts were Hispanic, while 10 percent were black and 5 percent were white. The future of English language learners' (ELLs) success depends on strong district and community leaders who are willing to push for the best programs to ensure ELLs graduate from high school and have a bright future. Dallas (Texas) Independent School District, Kent (Washington) School District, Tucson (Arizona) Unified School District, San Francisco Unified School District and Washington County (Maryland) Public Schools may not be the only school districts that are doing well with ELL students, but they are school districts that have strategically planned to address the needs of ELL students. Each of the districts has its own approach, and some use a combination of programs. This article describes Kent's sheltered instruction, Dallas' dual language program, Washington County's best practices and Tucson's English immersion program.

Published
2011

2. Social Awareness Back Burner on the.

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Subjects
*SOCIAL sciences education in elementary schools, *HISTORY education, *EDUCATIONAL standards, *ELEMENTARY schools, *EDUCATIONAL law & legislation
Abstract

Discusses problems concerning social studies instruction in elementary schools in the United States. Decision of most schools to put less emphasis on social studies instruction to the background; Concern of educators that students are growing uo with little or nom knowledge of their own and their neighbors' histories; Effect of No Child Left Behind law on social studies instruction; Details on the Maryland.School Performance Assessment Program, the state learning standards and assessment, which tested history and social studies at grades three, five and eight. INSET: Voluntary Program in Maryland Shows Promise.

Published
2004

3. Homegrown Homeland Security.

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Subjects
*EDUCATIONAL programs, *NATIONAL security, *PUBLIC schools, *SCHOOL districts, *SCHOOL administration
Abstract

The article reports on the homeland security program by Hartford County Public Schools and Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland. Hartford's program include law enforcement, biochemical sciences and geospatial technology. On the other hand, Anne Arundel's signature program will be community based and include government, business and health care stakeholders.

Published
2008

4. Maryland School Offers First Homeland Security Program.

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Subjects
*PUBLIC schools, *NATIONAL security, *COUNTERTERRORISM, *LAW enforcement, *FOREIGN language education
Abstract

The article reports on the launching of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Program at Harford County Public Schools in Bel Air, Maryland. High school students will be educated in disaster preparedness, law enforcement, and computer science. It will also offer classes in languages, biological science, and criminal justice.

Published
2006

5. Hooah, Another Military-esque School To Boost Grades.

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Subjects
*MILITARY education, *ACADEMIC achievement, *SCHOOL enrollment
Abstract

Reports on the opening of the Forestville Military Academy in Prince George's County, Maryland. Efforts of the school to increase student achievement; Attempt to improve the discipline and academic standards of county students; Number of students enrolled at the academy.

Published
2002

6. CATALYST FOR ACTION.

Author

Pascopella, Angela

Subjects
*SCHOOL superintendents
Abstract

Profiles Jerry D. Weast, superintendents of Montgomery County Public Schools. Background information; Career background; Achievements.

Published
2002

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