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Effects of Reclassifying English Learner Students on Student Achievement in New Mexico

Attaining English proficiency is a critical milestone for English learner students. This REL Southwest study, conducted in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, examines whether the state’s required score threshold on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment appropriately identifies English learner students who have attained English proficiency and are ready to be reclassified.

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Effects of a District-Managed Restart Strategy for Low-Performing Schools in Texas

See the findings from our latest study, which examined the use of a district-managed restart strategy for low-performing schools in Texas and its effects on teacher and principal mobility, student achievement, and student attendance. REL Southwest conducted the study in partnership with the Texas Education Agency and others in the Southwest School Improvement Research Partnership.

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Lessons Learned From a Statewide District-Managed Restart Strategy for Low-Performing Schools in Texas

This infographic highlights key findings from a REL Southwest study to better understand the implementation and effects of the district-managed restart strategy for low-performing schools in Texas.

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American Indian English Learner Students and English Language Development

American Indian English learner students have unique educational needs. This infographic highlights key findings from a REL Southwest study that examined English language development among American Indian students in New Mexico.

Latest from the REL Southwest Blog

Study examines state policy for identifying English learner students who have achieved English proficiency
Learn about REL Southwest’s study examining whether New Mexico’s required score threshold on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment appropriately identifies English learner students who have attained English proficiency and are ready to be reclassified. The study was conducted in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department.

What can we learn from a district-managed school restart strategy in Texas?
In collaboration with the Texas Education Agency and other partners, REL Southwest examined the district-managed restart strategy for low-performing schools in Texas. This blog post highlights the findings, including the effects on teacher and principal mobility, student achievement, and student attendance.

Louisiana launches statewide educator recruitment and retention recommendations
Louisiana is launching its first statewide teacher recruitment and retention effort. This post highlights some new programs and strategies educators will see over the coming year.

A Texas school restart experience: Q&A with a Dallas Independent School District administrator
Dallas Independent School District was the first district in Texas to implement the state’s district-managed school restart model in low-performing schools. Jolee Healey, deputy chief of priority schools and leadership development for the district, shares her perspective and advice on implementing this school turnaround strategy.