Strong English Seen as Key to Immigrants' School Success.

ENGLISH language ability testing; IMMIGRANT students; EDUCATION of immigrants; PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants; ENGLISH language -- Social aspects; LEARNING a New Land: Immigrant Students in American Society (Book)

The article focuses on the issue of English proficiency among immigrant students. It explains that research shows academic success to be linked to English proficiency more than other factors. The importance of school quality on English programs is discussed and the educational aspects of learning English are explored. The psychology of immigrant students is also examined and the book "Learning in a New Land" is mentioned.