Essay | Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified;

Research the implications of equal protection for K-12 students within one of the following groups:
Classifications based on English language learners;
Classifications through ability grouping/tracking;
Classifications in academic programs based on gender;
Classifications in sports programs based on gender; and
Classifications to assign students to specific schools for racial balance.
In a 500-750-word essay, address the following for the group that you have chosen:
Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified;
Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications; and
Describe what equal protection requires

SAMPLE SOLUTION

The term English Language Learners (ELLs) refers to students who have difficulties in communicating in English fluently or study proficiently in English. Often, these are students from the non-English speaking origin and need specialized instruction not only in the English language but also in their educational courses. This paper seeks to explore the criteria of classifying English language learners, discuss the legal concerns related to this classification and identifying the requirements of the equal protection Act.
Classifications based on English language learners
Home Language Surveys and English Language Proficiency Tests are the two criteria used to classify students as ELL or Non-ELL. Home Language Surveys identifies linguistic minority. The primary intention of the survey is to determine languages spoken at home of every student. Olsen (2014) in his study of the States’ ELL Students noted that…