More South Florida parents are choosing bilingual education for their children
California: For English Language Learners Everything Is an Uphill Battle
“Not to be fluent in English is a disadvantage,” says Nalliber Ruiz a 17-year-old Bell Gardens High School student from Colombia, stating the bleeding obvious. “But at the same time, it is a challenge for me [to learn].”
Ruiz came to the U.S as a teenager. She says she was surprised to find most of her teachers spoke Spanish, which made it easier for her to adapt to the local school system. But, she adds, the results have been a little disappointing.
New York: School district faces a linguistic challenge
At Cohoes, a relatively small school district of a little more than 2,000 students, 54 students were enrolled this school year in specialized English as a Second Language classes. During the 2004-5 school year, 2.7 percent of the district’s student body — the same percentage as Albany High School — received services for limited English proficiency.
Florida: More South Florida parents choosing bilingual education for their children
As demands increase for a global work force, a growing number of South Florida parents are taking steps to make sure their children learn a second language. Bilingual parents are not the only ones driving the trend. Parents who speak only English are getting in on it as well.
Illinois: Large Schools and Small Seeing Influx of Students From Around the World
Virtually every school district in The Beacon News circulation area has seen substantial growth in its ELL program, from large urban districts like East and West Aurora to smaller ones like Yorkville, where one out of every 14 students now receives ELL help.
As the school year comes to a close, plenty of districts are refining their ELL curriculums, incorporating new teaching strategies and adding new staff. They’re also recognizing the opportunity that ELL students offer: a firsthand look at world cultures for all students. “The district is realizing they need to push and encourage teachers to understand differences,” said Kaneland Middle School teacher Kim Malmquist. “It’s better for students, parents and their teachers.”
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