The University of Oklahoma’s Deven Carlson discusses his research on the effects of reclassifying English language learners (ELLs) through testing.

He analyzes the unique challenges faced by ELLs and the impacts of reclassification on student test scores and other outcomes.

Featured research: Carlson, Deven; Knowles, Jared E. The Effect of English Language Learner Reclassification on Student ACT Scores, High School Graduation, and Postsecondary Enrollment: Regression Discontinuity Evidence from Wisconsin. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2016, Vol.35(3), p.559-586