Posted on: February 25th, 2008
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More than 5 million English language learner (ELL) students are enrolled in America’s public school system, representing the fastest growing segment of the student population with the highest growth rates occurring in grades seven through twelve. As this student population grows in size across this country, they are being left behind in other respects. ELL students today are among the country’s lowest performing. For instance, in 2007, only 4 percent of eighth-grade ELL students scored at or above “proficient” on the reading portion of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, compared to 31 percent of non-ELL students. In addition, only 49 percent of ELL students graduate from high school on time, with a regular diploma.”*
*From: http://www.prnewswire.com
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