An article by Michael Gottfried about his  recent study that has indicated a significant, favorable relationship between having ELL classmates and social development. For non-ELL students, having a higher number of ELL classmates was linked to fewer problem behaviors and greater social skills.

study indicated a significant, favorable relationship between having ELL classmates and social development. For non-ELL students, having a higher number of ELL classmates was linked to fewer problem behaviors and greater social skills. - See more at: http://www.edpolicyinca.org/blog/positive-peer-effects-classroom-diversi...