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Garcia, Ofelia; Kleifgen, Jo Anne; Falchi, Lorraine – Campaign for Educational Equity, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2008
One of the most misunderstood issues in pre-K-12 education today is how to educate children who are not yet proficient in English. When policymakers refer to these students as English language learners (ELLs)--as many school district officials presently do--or as limited English proficient students (LEPs)--as federal legislators did in the No…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Legislators
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Mazzoni, Tim L. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1991
A literature-based model of the legislative politics of policy innovation is examined in light of Minnesota's experiences with the school choice issue. A revised model, reflecting case-study findings, is presented. The leadership area is identified as the arena where lawmakers can exert leverage on restructuring public education. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy