ERIC Number: EJ754021
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jan-10
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N.J. Bucks Tide on Reading for English-Learners: State Cites Studies Finding Advantage for Bilingual Approach
Zehr, Mary Ann
Education Week, v26 n18 p1, 12 Jan 2007
Taking a position that is unusual these days, New Jersey officials are promoting research that says bilingual education methods have an edge over English-only methods in teaching English-language learners to read. This article talks about the importance of bilingual education or a blended approach in the implementation of Reading First Program in the United States. Furthermore, this article also presents several opinions, cited researches and varied implementations of the program.
Descriptors: English Only Movement, English (Second Language), Reading Programs, Teaching Methods, Bilingualism, Bilingual Education, Reading Instruction, Spanish Speaking, Native Language Instruction, Literacy, Grade 1, Federal Legislation, State Departments of Education, Hispanic Americans
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Grade 1
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey; United States
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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