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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was an ESL student in MCPS in the 90s and learn English . The Spanish speaking students didn’t because they would just hang out with each other.  It hasn’t changed at all.  I wish fellow Latinos would see how it holds them back.  [/quote]

But how do they pass the grade?! If you can’t read the history books in history class or write essays in English- how are you not failing?

We’re only in elementary school and I was really surprised to see that 1/4 of the class didn’t speak English. It makes it hard for the teacher to teach reading and phonics. My kids aren’t geniuses but get zero attention because they’re on target, which is depressing. Everyone should be challenged. I came from a school district that was exceptionally diverse. We had a fantastic esol program that went on for 2 years and then you were tested and most moved into mainstream classes at that point. The teachers spoke the kids native language (within reason, some were obscure) and helped so much. They didn’t just sit there teaching phonics and reading to kids who have no clue what they’re talking about. If you want to raise overall school scores, let’s try teaching English language! [/quote]

Public schools don't fail students any more (for the grade), that is something if the past. It's pretty rare.[/quote]

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