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The article discusses the importance of academic language for En­glish language learners (ELLs), which helps them develop their standard of English for school success and college and career readiness and allow them to access same opportunities as their English proficient peers.

The article offers tips for teachers and school leaders in the U.S. on how to integrate the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and English language learners. It suggests that teachers should consider language and culture as a lens for learning. It also cites the importance of maintaining communication between content and language teachers through professional learning teams. Moreover, it recommends that one should make connections between the CCSS and language development standards.