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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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What Do Mainstream Middle School Teachers Think about Their English Language Learners? A Tri-State Case Study
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Hansen-Thomas, Holly; Cavagnetto, Andy – Bilingual Research Journal, 2010
This article investigates teachers' attitudes toward English Language Learners (ELLs) at three middle schools in Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania. These schools have been critically impacted by the presence of ELLs, whether due to large numbers, or to smaller, concentrated populations in schools that traditionally have not served ELLs. This…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Second Language Learning, Middle School Teachers, English (Second Language)
Review of "Teaching Language Minority Students in the Multicultural Classroom," by Robin Scarcella.
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Ernst, Gisela – Bilingual Research Journal, 1993
Reviews a book that thoroughly synthesizes information about the education of students who, although placed in regular English-speaking classrooms, do not have a thorough command of English. Based upon the 11 themes that guide the chapters, a coherent framework is developed for teachers working with language minority students. (TD)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)