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Allocating Federal Funds for State Programs for English Language Learners

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 requires states to annually assess the English language proficiency of their students who are classified as limited English proficiency (LEP), also referred ...
USA Today

Despite COVID-19, standardized testing may force English learners back to school campuses

Schoolchildren who are still learning English typically take a federally required test shortly after the winter break that measures their fluency in the language. This school year is far from typical, ...
LAist

What to know about California’s English learners

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. About 1 in 3 students in California’s K-12 schools speak a language other than English at ...
Los Angeles Times

U.S. citizenship test changes are coming, raising concerns for those with low English skills

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry that the changes will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency. The ...