School Reform and Student Diversity.

N

4

Bilingual Education; Case Studies; Cooperative Learning; Cultural Pluralism; Demonstration Programs; Educational Change; Educational Innovation; Elementary Secondary Education; Limited English Speaking; Multicultural Education

California; Illinois (Chicago)

0031-7217

Case studies of eight exemplary schools demonstrate that language-minority students can learn the same academic curriculum as native English speakers while pursuing English literacy. Common school characteristics include a schoolwide vision of excellence, creation of a community of learners engaged in active discovery, and well-designed, carefully executed language-development programs. (MLH)

1996

EJ511702