Policy analysis of bilingual Hmong and English teachers' certification processes (funded by ACTFL 2024)
The study employs a qualitative, comparative case study design of three states' policies - California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Utilizing an ecological perspective, the study adopts Ricento and Hornbergers (1996) onion metaphor for language policy and planning to investigate how state bilingual certification policies produce challenges for bilingual teachers and administrators in their local dual language programs, and how they negotiate them.
Student perspectives and experiences of AB 705: Investigating the impact of AB 705 through the lenses of its intended beneficiaries
Using a multiple case study design (Yin, 2018) this study investigates students’ understanding, perspectives and experiences of AB 705, a California legislation that affects the placement processes and remedial course offerings throughout all of California's community colleges. The study aims to highlight how top-down state policies trickle down and impact English language learners’ degree attainment goals and experiences through their own voices.
Language and religion: The role and impact of Christianity on Hmong heritage language maintenance