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The World as We Speak
Our forum for changes in world languages
Reforming
No Child Left Behind
As this contentious legislation is considered for renewal,
Language Magazine asks key figures in the field
of language and literacy acquisition to briefly explain
what one change/addition/omission they would make to the
revised NCLB Act
Reading
First: What is There to Comprehend?
John Gilbert argues that the focus on phonics is
misguided
Closing
the Divide Between Policy and Practice
Ron L. Rapp tells educators how their experience
and knowledge can be leveraged to influence policy
2008
Language Year Planner
The language teaching professional’s guide to the
upcoming year’s conferences and conventions, celebratory
dates, grant application deadlines, workshops and institutes
Neighborhood
Immersion
Ruth Kunstadter extols the value of immersing students
in diverse communities just outside of the classroom
International
Education Update
Language Magazine’s newest department devoted
to study abroad news
Science
Education for All
Marta Menendez field tests content literacy to
prepare at-risk students for science testing
Reviews
Last
Writes
Richard Lederer
with a Punderful Christmas
Plus all the latest news in language learning technology,
book reviews, and source information on language funding
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