English language learners (ELLs) constitute a growing proportion of secondary school students in the United States. Their lives are complicated by the fact that they are in the midst of developmental, sociocultural, and institutional transitions. This article proposes six priorities for principals who seek to facilitate the transitions of ELLs into, through, and beyond secondary school.
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