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    • Transforming Education for New York’s Newest: Appropriately Assessing the Needs of Newcomer Students

    This paper focuses on eliminating barriers to accurate assessment of newcomer students and enhancing sensitivity and support for newcomer students in the classroom.

    Jul 1, 1998

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