Sean Reardon

Stanford University

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In 1998, California voters passed  Proposition 227 , to require public-school instruction in English only. Prop 227 passed by 60%, ended bilingual education in California.

Is Bilingual Education Making a Comeback?

In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 227 , to require public-school instruction in English only. Prop 227 passed by 60%, ended bilingual education in California.

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Advocates of the  California High School Exit Exam  said it would boost student performance.  Opponents insisted it would increase the dropout rate.  It hasn’t done either one.  That’s…

Is California's High School Exit Exam Discriminatory?

Advocates of the California High School Exit Exam said it would boost student performance.  Opponents insisted it would increase the dropout rate.  It hasn’t done either one.  That’s…

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