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ERIC Number: EJ978161
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Oct
Pages: 43
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-161X
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Vamos! How School Leaders Promote Equity and Excellence for Bilingual Students
Scanlan, Martin; Lopez, Francesca
Educational Administration Quarterly, v48 n4 p583-625 Oct 2012
Background: Focusing on culturally and linguistically diverse students, this article presents a narrative synthesis of empirical evidence guiding school leaders to promote educational equity and excellence. Research Design: This study employs a tripartite theoretical model that emphasizes cultivating language proficiency, providing access to high-quality curriculum, and promoting sociocultural integration. Using this as an organizing framework, the article presents a review of 79 empirical articles published from 2000 to 2010. Findings: The article explains how school leaders can use research literature to craft effective and integrated service delivery for their culturally and linguistically diverse students. (Contains 1 note, 1 figure, and 2 tables.)
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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