Improving schooling for language-minority children a research agenda (National Academy Press, 1997)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
1. Overview -- 2. Bilingualism and Second-Language Learning -- 3. Cognitive Aspects of School Learning: Literacy Development and Content Learning -- 4. The Social Context of School Learning -- 5. Student Assessment -- 6. Program Evaluation -- 7. Studies of School and Classroom Effectiveness -- 8. Preparation and Development of Teachers Serving English-Language Learners -- 9. Estimating Population Parameters -- 10. Issues Related to the Research Infrastructure -- 11. Priorities for Research -- App. A. The Infrastructure for Research on English-Language Learners and Bilingual Education / Diane August and Carl Kaestle -- App. B. Federal and State Interviews -- App. C. Funded Research Activities -- App. D. Committee Sources -- Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff -- Other Reports from The Board on Children, Youth, and Families