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English Education. "Reconstructing English Education for the 21st Century: A Report on the CEE Summit" 38.4 (Jul, 2006): 278-294. Jstor. Print. 4 Nov. 2010. This article discusses the differences in English education. It explains that the 21 century has changed literacy tremendously. In order to be prepared for this change, English need to prepare students for that change. It is also important that the teachers be prepared as well. Within this article, there are three "dimensions" that are discussed. Each of these is seen as a way to help students through the challenges that come with the change of the 21 century. All in all, this article is used to inform readers of the changes within English literacy.

Aarons, Dakarai I. "Focus on Instruction Turns around Chicago Schools: Network Gets Results in 5 Schools in Chicago without "Drastic" Steps." Education Week 29.16 (2010): 1,. ERIC. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. This article discusses the need to restaff certain schools becasue of the poor teaching skills. Over a ten year span the Chicago city schools have received new principles, teachers, and curriculum. Preparing students for college starts in grade school, in preparing for high school. There have been multiple reconstructions including a yearly test and weekly lessons in preparation for that test. This helps students prepare for the riger and high level of education for the students' future.\n