Instead of focusing on statistics that suggest the symptoms of a larger problem, this report sheds new light on root causes.
Response to intervention (RTI) is an approach to instruction, assessment, and intervention that enables early identification of students who are experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties.
This study uses data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998–1999 (ECLS–K) to examine how children's skills and knowledge at kindergarten entry predict their achievement in later grades.
The purpose of this study was to identify schools with successful bilingual education programs, and to document their success.
This article investigates the effects of ethnic acceptance and prejudice on English language learning among immigrant nonnative speakers.
Large numbers of immigrant children are experiencing serious problems—inadequate education, poor physical and mental health, and poverty—that compromise their assimilation into American society.
Jeffrey Passel surveys demographic trends and projections in the U.S. youth population, especially immigrant youth. He discusses the ways in which the changing demographic structure in U.S.
In the second article, Yang points out that while as a group, Asian Americans are doing quite well, children whose ancestors are from Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam) continue to struggle with limited English skills, discrimination, miscomm
Nancy Landale, Kevin Thomas, and Jennifer Van Hook explore the challenges facing immigrant families as they adapt to the United States, as well as their many strengths, most notably high levels of marriage and family commitment.
Lynn Karoly and Gabriella Gonzalez examine the current role of and future potential for early care and education (ECE) programs in promoting healthy development for immigrant children.