AABE:  LEARNING ENGLISH IN THE NEWS 2003

	NABE Conference in Phoenix on January 18-21, 2006 at the Convention Center
	Problems with this page?   Please contact Alejandra Sotomayor: asotomayor@azbilingualed.org MEDIA ALERT  August 26, 2005: "Feds demand more AIMS test data. The Associated Press...PHOENIX - Federal officials are asking Arizona to get tougher on schools when determining which ones are considered failing. For the first time, they want Arizona to include AIMS test scores from students just learning English when the state calculates which schools meet federal standards and which fail."... Jan. 13, 2005 The Associated Press. Plan to make English Arizona's official language irks Hispanic.  ...PHOENIX -  The House measure (HCR 2030) would allow voters to require that most government business be conducted in English HELP STOP MISINFORMATION ON BILINGUAL EDUCATION Respond to misinformation printed in the media by writing letters to the editor, opinion editorial pieces or to reporters.  You don't know how? Click here for examples of items published in or sent to various media outlets.   Arizona department OF ED.   Click here for Parental Waiver Application Click here for the AZ English Aquisition Services link   u.s. department OF ED. Office of English Language Acquisition LATEST U.S.A. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS RELEASES You are visitor:   Searching for more articles related to learning English? Follow this link   http://www.asu.edu/educ/epsl/lpru.htm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         AABE Website Home Page     Events and Information Awards&Scholarships AABE News 2005  NEWS (2004)     News( 2003)     News(2002)      Publications Board_Information Board Contact     Goals      Feedback Research Links     Links       ALEC WEBSITE	2003 MEDIA ARTICLES Feds states disagree over how to measure student proficiency. New York Times. Dec. 31, 2003 Art teacher of year stirs imaginations. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 31, 2003 Progress in immersion, but no miracles.  Standard-Times. December 29, 2003 Parents, Schools Are Learning to Like Full-Day Kindergarten. Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2003 Checking up on English lesson plan. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 29, 2003 LAUSD's Twin Challenges. Los Angeles Times. December 26, 2003 Art teacher of year stirs imaginations. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 31, 2003 English immersion is slow going. Boston Globe. 12/26/2003 Volunteers return self esteem. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 24, 2003 2nd generation fared worse than other Hispanics in downturn. Associated Press. Dec. 24, 2003 New degrees wont help get jobs for 2 sons of Martinezes.  Arizona Daily Star. December 23, 2003 School-reform law's mandates penalize diverse schools, study says. Gannett News Service. Dec. 22, 2003 Language gap 'no problema' for Santa, neighborhood kids. Arizona Republic. Dec. 22, 2003 Apaches praise 'Missing' for accuracy, language. Associated Press. Dec. 21, 2003 Schools' drive to boost test scores takes a toll. Chicago Tribune. December 21, 2003 Calif group again tries to halt migrant services. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. December 21, 2003 Dropouts or graduates? Arizona Daily Star December 21, 2003 World is wired, but Internet isn't truly global. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. December 21, 2003 Vista schools struggling with bilingual education. North County Times. December 20, 2003 Arizona HS grad rate high. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. December 19, 2003 1 in 4 in Arizonas Class of 02 didnt receive a diploma. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 19, 2003 School district fights state over No Child Left Behind sanctions. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 17, 2003 Phoenix joins Latino student study. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 17, 2003  More favor English immersion. Metro West Daily News. 12/17/2003 School district fights state over No Child Left Behind sanctions. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 17, 2003 Students are great teachers. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 17, 2003 Jail school has high AIMS scores.  ARIZONA DAILY STAR. December 17, 2003 Apaches praise 'The Missing,' send students to learn about language. Associated Press. Dec. 16, 2003 Isaac schools empowered by strategies of new chief. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 16, 2003 Teachers recognized: 3 cheers for the best.  Arizona Republic. Dec. 15, 2003 Language challenges children, and parents ENGLISH IMMERSION LAW. Boston Globe. Dec. 14, 2003 Tallying our losses in the 'education marketplace'. Arizona Republic. Dec. 14, 2003 Poverty is high in 84 Arizona school districts, Census says. Associated Press. Dec. 14, 2003 Tutors help pupils, themselves. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 13, 2003 Millions would be legalized. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS. December 12, 2003 California Hispanic groups organizing boycott today. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. December 12, 2003 When the Boss Says English Only. ABC News. Dec. 11, 2003 Tuition-aid program called flawed. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 11, 2003 In educating, one size does not fit all. Arizona Daily Star. December 11, 2003 3rd-graders excited by new vocabulary.  The Arizona Republic. Dec. 10, 2003 Extra programs enrich educational experience. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 10, 2003 Darn Jorges - ¡Qué lástima!. Arizona Republic. Dec. 10, 2003 Doing the math on the school tax credit program. Arizona Republic. Dec. 10, 2003 Groups excluded by word, some Latinos contend. Cox News Service. Dec. 10, 2003  'Schools to test Chavez curriculum. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 10, 2003  Ranchers accused of impersonating border agents sued. Associated Press. Dec. 10, 2003 Boston Schools Adjust To Bilingual Education Restrictions. Education Week. Dec. 10, 2003 Shy guy' learns English, then gets straight A's.  The Tribune. Dec. 09, 2003 Homeland security chief launches ad campaign targeting Hispanics. Associated Press. Dec. 8, 2003 The secret of her success Catching kids being good. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 7, 2003 China to finance AP tests for U.S. high schools. The Washington Post. Dec. 5, 2003 Productive students. Arizona Daily Star. December 5, 2003 Creating excitement for learning pays off. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 4, 2003 Stapley students may head to Kino. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 4, 2003 PIMENTEL Why is Jessica cast as a hero while Shoshana is forgotten? The Arizona Republic. DECEMBER 4, 2003 Special-ed students skew standardized test results. Associated Press. Dec. 2, 2003 Barriers come down. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 2, 2003 Phoenix council attempts to reach Spanish speakers. The Arizona Republic. Dec. 2, 2003 This really adds up.  The Arizona Republic. Dec. 2, 2003 Undocumented students rallying for legislation discover a new voice. Associated Press. Dec. 1, 2003.  Buscan padres hispanos preservar idioma en sus hijos. Prensa Hispana.   26 de noviembre al 2 de diciembre-2003 No-nonsense classroom gets results. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 30, 2003 Why Johnny, Shakela and Jose can't read. San Francisco Chronicle. November 30, 2003 Forum to look at school funding. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 29, 2003 Forum opens year marking civil rights. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 28, 2003 Language school tailored to needs of immigrants. The Associated Press. November 27, 2003 Teen fights English-only rule. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 25, 2003 Bilingual Asian children  do better. BBC News. November 25, 2003 Fewer minority kids in college prep classes. ARIZONA DAILY STAR . 24 November 2003 Dropouts. Arizona Daily Star. November 23, 2003 TOWN HALL Why not college?' Tucson Citizen. NOVEMBER 21, 2003 PV middle school wins appeal, is graded 'highly performing'. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 21, 2003 1 in 10 in Arizona lacks proficiency in English.  The Arizona Republic. Nov. 21, 2001 12:00 PM UN Scandinavia ahead in Internet access but Asian countries catching up. The Associated Press. NOVEMBER 20, 2003 Its fun in any language Gilbert Days parade becomes bilingual.  The Arizona Republic. Nov. 20, 2003 Gilbert Days embraces its Hispanic beginnings. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 20, 2003. Tempe Library to invest in non-English material. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 20, 2003 Charter schools blaze trail to real racial equality.   Arizona Daily Star. November 20, 2003 Showing way to college.  Tucson Citizen. November 19, 2003 Dysart seeks to alter boundaries. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 19, 2003 English Proficiency Can Take A While in State ESEA Plans. Education Week. November 19, 2003 LULAC director finally set to do battle in Arizona. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 19, 2003  Colorado looks at abolishing grade 12. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. November 19, 2003 Bold early-education proposal pitched. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 19, 2003 'Sharing knowledge. Arizona Daily Star. November 18, 2003 Hispanic America Save' tries to narrow wealth gap. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. November 18, 2003 Stanford AIMS to become one test  ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 18, 2003 Newcomb: English-only kills. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 17, 2003 Parents With Voices aims to help minority and low-income kids.  Statesman Journal. November 17, 2003 Fix it plan for poor schools plods along:Skepticism over 'solutions teams' . The Arizona Republic. Nov. 17, 2003 Students shift back to native tongue.  Metro West Daily News. November 16, 2003 More than 120 hear about their rights during a workshop.  Statesman Journal. November 16, 2003 A Stepping Stone adds scholarships. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 15, 2003 Programs in other states called successful. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 15, 2003 Few step up to help struggling schools. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 15, 2003 Dobson High students rate literacy as top priority. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 15, 2003 Federal program will give immigrants a leg up, new roots. Dallas Morning News. Nov. 14, 2003 Arizona 4th-, 8th-graders lag U.S. in math, reading. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 14, 2003 Children raised bilingually may be smarter . Red Nova News. November 13, 2003 The Innovator: An exceptional Northwest educator. The Arizona Daily Star. November 13, 2003 Hispanic advocates to discuss federal education law.  Statesman Journal. November 12, 2003 Education gap. The Arizona Daily Star. November 10, 2003 MAURO MUJICA  PRESIDENTE DE US ENGLISH No queremos una nación dentro de la nación’. La Opiníon. November 9, 2003 SCHOOL GRADES COULD DROP A PROPOSAL TO ADD FCAT. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. 11/9/2003 This complement is unspoken. The Bosotn Globe.  11/9/2003 Haitian nursing assistants seek workplace respect. The Boston Globe. 11/9/2003 Latinos find haven in New Hampshire.  The Boston Globe. 11/9/2003 Colleges debate minority students' woes. The Boston Globe. 11/9/2003 Learning Arabic surges, survey says. Gannett News Service. Nov. 9, 2003 Mexican WWII pilots honored by Pentagon. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE.  November 9, 2003 Wealthiest colleges get most U.S. aid. THE NEW YORK TIMES. November 9, 2003 Berkeley sets off debate after accepting low SAT scorers . THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. November 9, 2003 Cable technicians gain certification in Spanish.  ARIZONA DAILY STAR. November 9, 2003 Brave kids in a new world. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 8, 2003 Linguists are needed for war on terror. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 7, 2003 Students' English disappoints. The Taipei Times. November 7, 2003 Johns: Aryan Nations chose us, why?. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 7, 2003 Arizona hit by White supremacy activities. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 7, 2003 1 Read It and Weep. The Washington Post . 6 November 2003 Latino Group Funds Language Classes. The Arizona Republic. Nov. 5, 2003 Parents mixed on `back to school' idea. Boston Globe. 11/4/2003 What's the point behind a Spanish language GED test? Ventura County Star. November 3, 2003 Early childhood education should be priority, advocates agree. Arizona Republic. November 2, 2003 Mexican,  Mexican-American population of Maricopa County's "Mexicanos". Arizona Republic. November 2, 2003 For students and parents. Arizona Republic. November 2, 2003 Foothills teacher wins Milken Award.  ARIZONA DAILY  STAR. October 31, 2003 Speaking to Student Heritage. Washington Post. October 30, 2003 Ariz school funding gap assailed. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 30, 2003 $377K grant to help UA train minority librarians.  ARIZONA DAILY STAR. October 30, 2003 LULAC funds program at S. Phoenix school. The Arizona Republic. October 29, 2003 Study associates heavy TV use with small kids' reading delays. THE ASSOCIATED  PRESS. October 29,  2003 NO TEACHER WILL BE LEFT STANDING. Deseret News (Salt Lake City). October 28, 2003 Crash Course in U.S. Culture.  LA Times. October 27, 2003 Prohiben hablar español en escuela de Mesa. Prensa Hispana.  Del 22 al 28 de octubre del 2003  Chandler police changes vowed: Reaction to consultant's report. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 25, 2003 Cordova's philosophy to build on success. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 24, 2003 SENATE PANEL APPROVES BILL ON ILLEGALS. THE WASHINGTON TIMES. October 24, 2003 Projects make reading a family affair. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. October 24, 2003 Former migrants themselves, women help rescue children from fields. Associated Press. Oct. 23, 2003 Activists point to schools as needing lesson on diversity. Boston Globe. 10/23/2003 Combine standardized tests, schools top official proposes.  Associated Press. Oct. 23, 2003 Researchers cite elements to help Latino students. The Salt Lake Tribune. 10/23/2003 To succeed in college, pick high school courses wisely. Gannett News Service. Oct. 22, 2003 Rural schools earn better grades on achievement tests, study finds. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. October 22, 2003 Horner called 'racist'. Rocky Mount Telegram. October 21, 2003 Quality of classroom teachers varies widely as states report. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. October 21, 2003 15 additional Navajo Code Talkers to get Silver Stars. The Associated Press. OCT. 21, 2003 PARENTS PASSING UP SCHOOL TRANSFERS.  Mercury News.  Oct. 20, 2003 Top teachers' tips for parents.  The Arizona Republic. Oct. 20, 2003 Culture of Native Americans shared by tribes at Pai festival. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 20, 2003 Kosovo refugee builds life, business in Mesa. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 20, 2003 2-Way Street for Bilingual Education.  LA Times. October 20, 2003. San Bernardino Schools See the Future: 2-Language Graduates.   LA Times. October 20, 2003.  In Santa Ana, Literacy May Begin in Spanish.  LA Times. October 20, 2003.  Latinos are facing dramatic changes. Arizona Republic. Oct. 19, 2003 Immigrants' Children Fuel Growth Among Latinos. Washington Post.  October 14, 2003 Translation not included. Boston Globe. 10/19/2003I Proud to be Polish . Boston Globe. 10/19/2003 A unified agenda for minorities eyed.  Boston Globe. 10/19/2003 Some Koreans try tongue surgery to improve English. Arizona Daily Star. October 19, 2003 Latinos are facing dramatic changes.  Arizona Republic. Oct. 19, 2003 HISPANIC CHAMBER HONORS.  ARIZONA DAILY STAR. Ocotober 18,  2003 Civil rights panel looks at Indian health care. Associated Press. Oct. 18, 2003 East Valley tech school may face civil-rights complaint. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 18, 2003 PV may get full-day kindergarten. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 18, 2003 Proof of the power of education. Arizona Daily Star. Oct. 18, 2003 12 excelling schools in Mesa. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 18, 2003 Better health care being sought for Asian-Americans. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 18, 2003 Phoenix reinvents after-class programs. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 18, 2003 12:00 Schools in Paradise Valley improve under new labeling. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 17, 2003 Low Test Scores Blamed on Conflicting U.S. Laws.  Washington Post.  October 16, 2003 No-Spanish rule vexes students. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 16, 2003 Father ordered to curb Spanish use with child. WIRE REPORTS. October 15, 2003 Trail of Clues Preceded Regents Fiasco. New York Times. October 15, 2003 Father must use English with child. Associated Press. Oct. 15, 2003 The Roots of 'Hispanic'.  Washington Post. October 15, 2003 Immersion waivers granted unevenly. Boston Globe. October 14, 2003 Good school libraries boost readers. Orlando Sentinel. October 13, 2003 State 'labels' schools this week. ARIZONA DAILY STAR .  October 13, 2003 Bills urging legal status for migrants. THE NEW YORK TIMES . October 13, 2003 Congress Looks to Grant Legal Status to Immigrants. New York Times. October 13, 2003 Forum focuses on Latino issues.  Associated Press. Oct. 13, 2003 Report missed rapid growth of Hispanics.  The Arizona Republic. Oct. 12, 2003 Enrollment in colleges doubles for minorities. Associated Press.  Oct. 12, 2003 Doubts cloud school rankings. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 12, 2003 For their take on bilingual ed, you need a VCR. Boston Globe. 10/12/2003 Family adjusts to English-only law. Boston Globe. October 12, 2003 Class lets English learners practice. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 11, 2003 A learning experience inside the city's schools. Boston Globe. 10/11/2003 Wheel as family ties.  The Arizona Republic. Oct. 11, 2003 Library class lets adult English learners practice. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 11, 2003 Punishing immigrants. THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR. October 11, 2003 Tighter border yielding more illegal immigrants. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. October 11, 2003 Medical interpreters clear things up for patients. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 10, 2003 Teens soak up Americanisms.  The Arizona Republic. Oct. 10, 2003 Schwarzenegger faces battle to repeal license law for undocumented immigrants. Associated Press. Oct. 10, 2003 The language of success. The Independent (UK). 09 October 2003 New York to Lower the Bar for High School Graduation. New York Times. October 9, 2003 Old Wagon Wheels tie family together. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 9, 2003 Mesa police add bilingual public officer. The Arizona Republic. Oct 9, 2003 20% don't speak English at home, census shows. Associated Press. Oct. 9, 2003 Learning requires writing, but students today come up short. THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR. October 9, 2003 U.S. sees surge of non-English speakers. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. October 9, 2003 Preocupa alumnos que no saben inglés. Prensa Hispana. 8 al 14 de octubre del 2003 Dems' debate puts spotlight on Ariz. issues. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 8, 2003 District rebuilds culture. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 8, 2003 A world of languages colors Colorado. The Denver Post . October 09, 2003 2 border vigilantes go to jail in capture.  The Arizona Republic.  Oct. 8, 2003  Academia del Pueblo. Prensa Hispana (AZ).  1 al 7 de octubre del 2003. Taking on dropouts. Arizona Daily Star. 6 October 2003 Death rate in accidents is high for Hispanic children.  Associated Press. Oct. 6, 2003   Archdiocese of Santa Fe observes 150th anniversary.   Associated Press. Oct. 6, 2003 Charter schools learn survival skill. The Denver Post. October 05, 2003 Roosevelt superintendent a no-show. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 4, 2003 Feds hand down school labels. The Arizona Republic. Oct. 4, 2003 No Child Left Behind inflicts curse on public schools. The Oregonian.  10/05/03 Education standards flunk `the why' test.  Orlando Sentinel. October 2, 2003 Duck, purists: Spanglish is validated. Arizona Republic. Oct. 2, 2003 Apoyan enseñanza del español.  La Voz. 1 de octobre de 2003 Responde superintendente de Distrito Paradise Valley.  La Voz. 1 de octobre, 2003 Margins of error. Teaching Tolerance Magazine. Number 24 --- Fall 2003 pg.33 Federal funds in jeopardy for 2 local schools. ARIZONA DAILY STAR. September 30, 2003 Bilingual books get educators' approval. Associated Press.