Comments on: New York Times Article & Graphic On ELL’s http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/new-york-times-article-graphic-on-ells/ ...For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cary Zierenberg http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/new-york-times-article-graphic-on-ells/comment-page-1/#comment-4207 Cary Zierenberg Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:56:53 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=3298#comment-4207 I completely agree, Larry. I think it is important that successful models like Burbank are showcased as they give an alternative to the "teach to the test" schools. I completely agree, Larry. I think it is important that successful models like Burbank are showcased as they give an alternative to the “teach to the test” schools.

]]> By: ddeubel http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/new-york-times-article-graphic-on-ells/comment-page-1/#comment-4198 ddeubel Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:34:38 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=3298#comment-4198 Larry, thanks. I really think your school/district has it right. I'm really concerned about how many school districts are "pushing in" and not respecting the evidence/research which shows that ELLs need specific and small group support - "pulled out". It fosters their own transition and identity and if done correctly, doesn't mean they won't be integrated or have opportunity to participate in the wider school culture. Sounds like you guys are on the right track and good to hear good news when so many are falling through the cracks whether by virtue of the test culture or just inattention.... Cheers, David http://eflclassroom.ning.com Larry, thanks.

I really think your school/district has it right. I’m really concerned about how many school districts are “pushing in” and not respecting the evidence/research which shows that ELLs need specific and small group support – “pulled out”. It fosters their own transition and identity and if done correctly, doesn’t mean they won’t be integrated or have opportunity to participate in the wider school culture.

Sounds like you guys are on the right track and good to hear good news when so many are falling through the cracks whether by virtue of the test culture or just inattention….

Cheers,

David
http://eflclassroom.ning.com

]]> By: ellenpham http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/03/15/new-york-times-article-graphic-on-ells/comment-page-1/#comment-4194 ellenpham Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:52:03 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=3298#comment-4194 Wow Larry, what a great series! I'm so glad I dropped by today! Wow Larry, what a great series! I’m so glad I dropped by today!

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