The fifth edition of this bestselling book provides a comprehensive introduction to
bilingualism and bilingual education. In a compact and clear style, its 19 chapters cover all …

School has become a high-stakes environment for K-12 English language learners (ELLs)
who are increasingly taught in mainstream classes where they are expected to meet grade …

This paper examines student and teacher talk in a first grade classroom in a two-way
immersion school in Central Texas. Drawing on audio and video data from a year-long study …

This critical literature review employs a novel combination of theoretical perspectives to
examine the ways teachers navigate restrictive language policy. Specifically, we examine …

As a consequence of changes in federal and state policies in education, educators who
believe in the value and importance of bilingualism find themselves in a contested …

The purpose of this review is to provide a balanced description of important aspects of
language policy in the US as they relate, either directly or indirectly, to educational practices …

While the number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students is increasing rapidly
and at a higher rate than the general education population (National Clearinghouse for …

There is a growing recognition of the need for Americans who are proficient in languages
other than English; however, there is a great disconnect between these needs, state English …

Few studies have focused on practitioners' perspectives on and interpretations of official
language policies in schools and how such policies shape their practices. Teachers are an …

Dual language (DL) programs aim to create additive bilingual learning environments where
the dominant language and the minority language are given equal status at the program …