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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Spanish-speaking students say they face struggles learning English in high school

For one, the younger brain learns language more quickly than the teen brain does. The concepts and material high schoolers face in class are more complex and difficult than the ideas taught in elementary school. And teens study more subjects at a faster pace than do younger kids. Many young people long to be bilingual. They know it's necessary for school and work, and aim to earn a seal of biliteracy, recognizing that they've mastered two languages.
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fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Comptroller Finds 'Profound Failures' in City Services for English Language Learners

Widespread failures left many New York City English Language Learners without legally required identification, testing, courses, and bilingual or ENL services, disproportionately affecting Spanish speakers.
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