“…During the 1980s and 1990s, researchers mainly focused on the role of primary language development and linguistic diversity in promoting educational success and cognitive development, especially for CLD students (Cummins, 1979, 1984; Figueroa, 1989; Jensen, 1980; Pearson, Fernandez, & Oller, 1992; Valdés & Figueroa, 1994). Despite advances being made in these areas, the investigation of potentially negative consequences associated with assessing the cognitive abilities of CLD students has remained a crucial topic in the 21st century (Cormier, McGrew, & Ysseldyke, 2014; Harry & Klingner, 2006; Kranzler, Flores, & Coady, 2010; Styck & Watkins, 2013).…”