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Table of Contents
Theme articles
- Not English-only by Dale Mezzacappa
- Alphabet soup: A glossary of terms about English language learners by Rosie Dillon and Elaine Allard
- Language milestones in the U.S.
- Language equity in Philadelphia
- Philly Student Stories: Wiwik Verawaty by Rosie Dillon
- Philly Student Stories: Fareed Hamraqul by Rosie Dillon
- Philly Student Stories: Mouhamed Niang by Dale Mezzacappa
- Philly Student Stories: Limayra Luciano by Rosie Dillon
- Philly Student Stories: Pier Kotro by Dale Mezzacappa
- Philly Student Stories: "Rob" by Sarah Peterson
- Undocumented youth: frayed nerves, crushed dreams by Sarah Peterson and Matt Mezzacappa
- Advocates want District to use unspent federal funds by Paul Socolar
- BCAs help families make sense of school by Rosie Dillon and Paul Socolar
- Student 'ambassadors' tackle divide between Africans, African Americans by Benjamin Herold
- These charter schools say they’re immigrant-friendly by Sarah Peterson
- Web Exclusive English acquisition a priority at Esperanza Academy
- Fewer English language learners - or more than meet the eye? by Elaine Allard
- ELLs have limited high school choices by Elaine Allard
- A plan in the works to make Philly immigrant-friendly by Paul Socolar
- Essay: Giving English language learners the classroom support they need by Deborah Bambino
- The bar is low for ESOL teachers in Pa. by Dale Mezzacappa
- Commentary: Myths about immigration and bilingual education by Ron Whitehorne
- Quick takes: Is your school welcoming to immigrant parents? by Benjamin Herold
Other news & features
- Stressing accountability, Ackerman shakes things up a bit by Dale Mezzacappa
- New formula marks a turning point for state funding by Paul Socolar
- Ackerman wants a one-year deal by Paul Socolar
- Six schools return to District control; EMOs continue to operate 32 others by Paul Socolar
- Charter troubles surface; District tightens scrutiny by Dale Mezzacappa
Sports stories
- Sweating for a spot by Benjamin Herold
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In our opinion
- An asset squandered?
- Managing change
Letters to the editors
- How to opt out of recruiter calls
- Don't equate charters and EMOs
Eye on special education
- English language learners with disabilities may not get the right diagnosis and placement by Sarah Peterson
Activism around the city
- Concerns about graduation test stall State Board of Ed's plan by Erika Owens
- ACT UP: Condom availability is an urgent student health issue by Sarah Peterson
- Freedom Schools foster critical perspective on media by Sarah Peterson
News in brief
- For a sixth year, scores rise on state standardized test
- Center helps students reconnect to education after dropping out
- District calls for new proposals to run discipline schools
School snapshot
- Audenried High School
En español
- Mitos sobre la inmigración y la educación bilingüe por Ron Whitehorne
- Escuelas chárter que se enfocan en comunidades inmigrantes por Sarah Peterson
- Enfoque en la educación especial: Los ELL con incapacidades necesitan atención por Sarah Peterson
Black and Latino boys disrespected, task force finds
by Dale Mezzacappa
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