... making. I conducted one formal interview with Ms T and recorded informal exchanges as well. These took place at random depending on the day and what might be happening in the classroom. Standards Critical literacy English language arts Literacy teaching High-stakes testing In the field...

... In the USA, the 2015 Common Core State Standards (CCSSs) assessments generated worrisome results for ELs, as significant numbers had failing scores in English language arts and math. These results are juxtaposed to public policies that impact the educational experience of ELs, including No Child Left Behind...

...Prof. Hilary Janks ,Prof. Debra Myhill ,Prof. Mary Ryan; Jory Brass Purpose – This study aims to draw from overlapping scholarship in critical policy studies and governmentality studies to examine how recent standards-based education policies mark a pivotal shift in the aims and governance...