Researchers: Min ZhouSao Xiong Yang
University Affiliation: UCLA
Email: mzhou@soc.ucla.edu
Research Question:
Processes and consequences of state-mandated classification, selective testing, and tracking of language minority students.
Published: 1
Journal Name or Institutional Affiliation: Los Angeles: UCLA Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Journal Entry: California Policy Options
Year: 2006
Findings:
- Current system of classification and non-classification of ELL students systematically keeps these students in slower academic tracks with less challenging curriculum.
- Prolonged or permanent non-reclassification systematically tracks a substantial number of ELL students in non-mainstream below-level curriculum. Such tracking holds them back from achieving desirable academic outcomes.
- Causes for school success of failure are not rooted simply in an individual family SES, the individuals ability and effort. They are embraced in historical and contemporary processes of class, racial stratification in societies to quality academic programs, and opportunity to advance beyond high school.