In addition, the Common Core Standards include significant attention to language development for the
overall school
population, with a section focused exclusively on standards for EL
learners.
The authors address the elements of the
overall system needed, pointing out that the report's focus was on district adaptations in response to new English language
learner populations.
«Though I am pleased with the gains (
overall), the numbers show that several of our most vulnerable
populations continue to face opportunity and achievement gaps, particularly our Latino and African - American students, economically disadvantaged students, English language
learners, and students with disabilities.