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The results of a recent survey the Council of the Great City Schools conducted among its members on their English learner students (ELs) are reported and discussed in this report. In addition to EL enrollment data, languages spoken, and number of ELs receiving special education services.

The authors investigated whether minority children attending U.S. elementary and middle schools are disproportionately represented in special education.

English learners (ELs) constitute one of the fastest growing K-12 public school student populations in the United States.

A new report identifies 50 places where schools are geographically adjacent but resourcefully juxtaposed.

This brief investigates why many Central American children are leaving their homes to come to the United States or travel to other Latin American countries. Many children cite crime, gangs, and violence as key reasons, while smaller numbers of children report leaving because of extreme poverty.

In this qualitative study, the authors describe narratives of school experiences of Latina/o early school leavers, examine their reasons for leaving school before graduating, and analyze their responses using the resistance model.

Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School: Questions and Answers for States, School Districts and Parents

This introduction to a panel presentation on Dual Language Immersion (DLI) education provides the educational philosophy, the program goals, and general overview of DLI program growth in the United States.

The College Readiness Data Catalog Tool and User Guide enable states, districts and other educational entities to assess the presence of college readiness indicators in extant data sets and identify gaps that may present challenges in developing future indicator systems.