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Community Voices: Improving Access to Voting For California's Limited-English Communities
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2015
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
This report examines how language assistance policies can increase voter participation among citizens with limited-English proficient (LEP). It highlights research showing that translated ballot materials increase voter turnout and empower LEP communities. The report assesses federal...
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Excellence for all: Supporting English Language Learners in Massachusetts
Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source MassBudget
Policy Areas Education
English Language Learners (ELL) are poorly served by the Massachusetts public education system. This report provides evidence-based strategies and recommendations to support ELL students' academic achievement, evaluate current educational policies, and implement reforms. ...
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Understanding Many Languages: Preparing Early Educators to Teach Dual Language Learners
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level State
State(s) All States
Source Center for the Study of Child Care Employment
Policy Areas Children & Families, Education
The population of children served in early care and education (ECE) settings is culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse and becoming more so. As a result, early childhood professionals must be prepared to work with young children from a variety of backgrounds and family settings,...
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New York Executive Order 120 Citywide Policy of Language Access to Ensure the Effective Delivery of City Services
Type Executive Order
Year 2008
Level City or Town
State(s) New York
Source The New York City Office Of The Mayor
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Housing, Public Safety
This order requires city agencies to provide language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) to ensure meaningful access to essential city services and programs. The order establishes guidelines and responsibilities for city agencies to develop and...
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