News Brief

11/07/12

State Schools Chief Announces New Standards for Learning English

SCVNews.com (11/07/12)The California State Board of Education has adopted new English Language Development Standards for English learners that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The standards, created by the California Department of Education, aim to help English learners develop important knowledge and skills. According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, "These new standards will help California's English learners make academic progress as they also develop their skills in English. The teachers, researchers, and scholars who helped develop these new standards have done incredible work that will help every child receive a world-class education and graduate ready to contribute to the future of our state."

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