Wakefield School Committee Notes Oct 28, 2009
He was awarded the Academic Excellence in Science Award in 2008, was the most dedicated musician for Marching Band in 2007, received a National History Day Documentary Award in 2008, and volunteered as an English Language Learning Teacher Assistant at WHS and North Shore Medical Center as a Spanish interpreter. Swiss Exchange Program Introductions: Superintendent Landers introduced Dr. Ozzie Inglin and Denise Greiner, the representatives of the Swiss Exchange Program in Basil, Switzerland. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
HPU gets $750,000 for English language project Oct 16, 2009
The goal of the project is to design classroom materials that illustrate the diversity of American life and promote English language learning and cross-cultural awareness 00004000 ... The goal of the project is to design classroom materials that illustrate the diversity of American life and promote English language learning and cross-cultural awareness. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Dire effects of budget cuts Oct 15, 2009
Programs for English language learning and special education also would be cut. The scenarios are contained in letters provided to Gov. Jan Brewer, who asked state agencies for statements on how an additional 15-percent state funding cut would affect them. (AZCentral -- News)
NM school goes from worst to among best in 3 years Oct 12, 2009
Daria Hall, director of K-12 policies with The Education Trust, based in Washington, D.C., said that schools like Tohatchi "are proof positive that when we organize for student success, low-income and English language learning students can perform at high levels.". Nationally, Native American and low-income fourth graders score lower than their peers in reading and math, Hall said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Medford schools showing progress on MCAS exams Sep 23, 2009
He added Medford has a significant number of English Language Learning and special needs students when compared to charter schools in the area, a fact that can have a significant impact on the overall scores. Simply comparing our scores with those of every other school in the state may look good in print, and it can be used to make arguments one way or an other, but it s nothing more than pop journalism, he said. (Medford Transcript, MA)
At-large hopefuls prepare answers Sep 16, 2009
To compound matters, our failure to close the achievement gap cheats too many of our children out of a bright future, particularly our Latino, African-American, English Language Learning and Special Needs students. 2. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Texas Education Agency gives $1M grant Sep 16, 2009
The collaborative which is a public private partnership launched to leverage federal stimulus money will use the Target Tech in Texas Collaborative Grant to acquire and support technology to help English Language Learning students and assist struggling students in 3rd through 5th grades prepare for middle school. The grant will fund the implementation of interactive whiteboard technology at five school districts and two charter schools in the Central Texas region. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
There are costs to a system based on high-stakes test Sep 10, 2009
Second, in a study I recently co-authored, we found that all schools deemed underperforming by the state Department of Education because of repeated poor performance on MCAS enrolled disproportionate numbers of low-income, special needs, and English language learning students. One therefore might ask: Is MCAS more a self-fulfilling prophecy than a valid assessment of academic achievement. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Lingo Media Reports Second Quarter Results Sep 1, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2009) - Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ; OTCBB: - ; "Lingo Media" or the "Company"), a leader in online and print-based English language learning solutions, announces its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2009 ... - Completed a Letter of Intent between Speak2Me and Shanghai Yangpu Government to support English language learning in China ... Michael Kraft, President & CEO of Lingo Media said, "We're pleased with the progress we... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lost in translation Aug 31, 2009
Eileen de los Reyes, Boston s newly-arrived assistant superintendent for English language learning, is trying to redeem the system. She has instructed principals to provide the names of children in need of such help and is aggressively hiring English as a Second Language teachers as part of a wider corrective action plan with the state. (Boston Globe)
Where do override funds go? Aug 31, 2009
Programs like special education and English language learning are examples of areas that receive specific funding. People ask Agenbroad why the district does not just stop busing students if it s so broke, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
District sees rise in immigrant population Aug 31, 2009
The district established an English language learning program after foreign-born students began moving in 10 years ago. Information from: KSDK-TV. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Albany schools must bring up math scores Aug 26, 2009
English language learning (ELL) students, district wide, did not meet the math requirements at the elementary, middle or high school levels for the adequate yearly progress report. At least 59 percent of ELL students needed to meet the math standards in the 2008-09 school year, according to the Department of Education, or scores must show a 5. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Candidates woo immigrants Aug 14, 2009
Friday August 14, 2009. Deirdre Feerick, left, Angelo Maragos, Brent O’Leary and Jimmy Van Bramer, all candidates for the District 26 City Council seat, answered questions posed by members of the immigrant community at a forum in Woodside on Tuesday. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
New principal loves challenge of middle school Aug 8, 2009
Wife Julie Trigueiro lost her teaching position as an English language learning specialist with the Tehachapi district due to budget cuts. At the same time, the district s board of directors removed Trigueiro from his principal position. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Parents guide to new movie releases Jul 23, 2009
Beginning July 21, Eleutian will offer one-on-one internet tutoring with US-certified school teachers and Eleutian's SpeakENG product, which incorporates Pearson's (PSO) English Language Learning and Instruction System(TM) to italki's members. Prospective students can visit www. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The Court's Shocking Strip-Search Decision Jun 26, 2009
Read in conjunction with the 5-4 majority in the case about English language learning students that came down this morning, Horne v. Flores, it is completely apparent that this court is not about to lead the charge of federal judges substituting their judgment for that of school administrators. Justice Thomas' citation, in Redding, of other cases in which students have been caught with drugs in their pants ("Redding would not have been the first person to conceal pills in her undergarments") is... (Slate)
Court orders new look at Arizona's English program Jun 26, 2009
Alito, joined by his conservative colleagues, was highly critical of rulings by the judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco that have kept Nogales and, more recently, English Language Learning programs statewide under federal court supervision. In 2000, a since-retired federal judge found that the state had violated the Equal Educational Opportunities Act's requirements for appropriate instruction for English-language learners. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Pettit seeks $600,000 in damages from DUSD Jun 19, 2009
According to the claim, Soon after Mr. Pettit assumed responsibility as Superintendent, he became aware of failures to comply with State mandates regarding the delivery of English Language Learning or ELL Program at Stevenson School. As a result of investigations, and monitoring from the Arizona Department of Education, it became evident that the Principal of that school was vigorously ignoring and flagrantly disobeying the requirement of Arizona law. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
* List of SCALE Graduates Jun 18, 2009
English Language Learning, Salila Ranjit. Ranjit, the ELL speaker, is a graduate of the evening program. (Somerville Journal, MA)
A diploma means the world to SCALE 2009 graduates Jun 18, 2009
SCALE serves about 1,200 students every year in three departments: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education and English Language Learning. More than 400 students are enrolled at a time in morning and evening classes at the Holland Street center. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Town Meeting to reconvene Monday May 28, 2009
Finally, about $257,600 will be used for new initiatives, almost all of it in the English Language Learning program. The grant includes the salary for a teacher, supplies, and staff training in the ELL field. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
School specifics still unknown May 13, 2009
New initiatives include providing English Language Learning support in all content area classes by training all of our content teachers to understand and be able to deliver instruction that supports second-language acquisition, Assistant Superintendent Denis Fitzpatrick said. Reductions in staff and services, to the tune of about $750,000, will still be necessary, according to officials. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
American dream Apr 28, 2009
"It's the fastest growing English language learning market in the world," says Disney's Andrew Sugerman. "It also has a natural overlap with our commercial concerns," he says, "bringing the Disney stories, and the Disney 'assets' to bear here in the local market.". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Teacher layoffs avoidedCGESD budget outlook improves, yet 7 classified workers lose jobs Apr 12, 2009
It also would save $90,000 by transferring the English language coordinator to a grant-funded position; save $230,000 by reducing the number of bus routes and laying off four bus drivers; save $60,000 by eliminating three other positions, the receptionist at Casa Grande Middle School, the English Language Learning assistant and the alternative school assistant (the alternative school would be closed); and save $100,000 by eliminating funding for school resource officers. The city would still... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Brewer, Goddard at odds over controversial court case Apr 7, 2009
She also noted that Goddard previously had said that her predecessor - Democrat Janet Napolitano - decided the state's position in the legal battle over English Language Learning programs. She said in her March 31 letter, "I fear that politics may be at play.". (AZCentral)
Boston students struggle with English-only rule Apr 7, 2009
Boston, the state's largest school district, represents 29 percent of students who require English language learning support in the state ... In one finding, the report found that a number of parents declined to enroll their children into English language learning programs, even though Boston officials had identified their children as needing extra help ... Boston has been without a permanent director for English language learning programs for nearly a year. (Boston Globe)
Goddard, Brewer clash over leadership on English issue Apr 7, 2009
She also noted that Goddard previously had said that her predecessor - Democrat Janet Napolitano - effectively decided the state's position in the legal battle over English Language Learning programs. Now, she said in her March 31 letter, "I fear that politics may be at play.". (AZCentral -- News)
Bears get new girls track coach Mar 26, 2009
She is now in her third year of teaching history and English language learning at New London High. I ve met Leslie (Gomes) recently, Ross said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Student rejects 'demeaning' test, is suspended Mar 5, 2009
"Scholarships threatenedThe school district's curriculum coordinator, Lori Porsche, said taking the test is mandatory because Phanachone indicated on her school registration that English was not the first language spoken in her home. Her parents are Laotian and still speak little English.Phanachone, who was born in California and lived in upstate New York before moving to Storm Lake with her family in 2006, said she has never been enrolled in any English Language Learning or English as a Second... (Sioux City Journal)
Horne puts Arizona costs for ELL at $9 million Feb 12, 2009
Horne's department had calculated it would cost $40 million to implement the English Language Learning program keyed to daily four-hour instructional blocks. But he said Wednesday his department has offered professional development programs to help teachers implement the program and that the new cost estimate is $9 million. (FOX 11, AZ)
