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Achievement in predominantly low SES/Hispanic dual language schools
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (2010)
  • Kathryn J. Lindholm-Leary, San Jose State University
  • Nicholas Block, California State University, Long Beach
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine how 659 Hispanic students in dual language programs in segregated or predominantly Hispanic/low socio-economic status (SES) schools are performing on standardized tests compared to school and statewide comparison groups. Test results are presented from two separate studies of English language learner and native English-speaking Hispanic students in four schools. Data are consistent in showing that Hispanic students participating in dual language programs in predominantly Hispanic/low SES schools achieve at similar or higher levels compared to their mainstream peers in tests of English. In addition, students achieve above grade level in assessments in Spanish. This study affirms the versatility of the dual language program for this increasingly common educational context.
Keywords
  • bilingual education,
  • dual language immersion,
  • dual language program,
  • ELL,
  • ethnic minorities,
  • two-way immersion
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.1080/13670050902777546
Publisher Statement
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Citation Information
Kathryn J. Lindholm-Leary and Nicholas Block. "Achievement in predominantly low SES/Hispanic dual language schools" International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism Vol. 13 Iss. 1 (2010) p. 43 - 60 ISSN: 1367-0050
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kathryn_lindholm-leary/33/