From the Editors

Abstract

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the NYS TESOL Journal! All journals have storied beginnings
and ours is no exception. Over the past several years, we have worked to bring about a peer-
reviewed publication for New York State TESOL—in addition to the existing publications—to
share our practice, research and perspectives. We hope that in this first issue we have
accomplished our mission – that of bringing thought-provoking and relevant studies on the
education of English learners to readers in the state and beyond.