US: Many English learners still struggle with the language, study shows

[Francis Hult]

Los Angeles Times

 

Many English learners still struggle with the language, study shows

 

Nearly 60% of English-language learners in California's high schools have failed to become proficient in English despite more than six years of a U.S. education, according to a study released Thursday.

 

In a survey of 40 school districts, the study found that the majority of long-term English-language learners are U.S. natives who prefer English and are orally bilingual. But they develop major deficits in reading and writing, fail to achieve the academic English needed for educational success and disproportionately drop out of high school, according to the study by Californians Together, a coalition of 22 parent, professional and civil rights organizations.

 

Full story:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0528-english-20100528,0,7015611.story

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