- 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.