More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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My students attend a public Junior High School in Flushing, NY. They come from diverse backgrounds and countries. Throughout the year I receive new admits who arrived from another country only days before. In my 7th grade class, for example, there are 33 students who speak seven different languages. The students get so excited and feel so validated when they see books in their native languages. It helps them realize that they don't need to abandon their native language and culture, but that they can join what they already know to what they're learning about America and the English language. Native language books are great for beginner ESL students because, after all, it's important to continue working on their reading comprehension skills in their language as they begin to work on English. Bilingual books are a great tool for beginner and intermediate ESL students so they can see their language alongside English words. Thank you for helping my hardworking ESL students!
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My students attend a public Junior High School in Flushing, NY. They come from diverse backgrounds and countries. Throughout the year I receive new admits who arrived from another country only days before. In my 7th grade class, for example, there are 33 students who speak seven different languages. The students get so excited and feel so validated when they see books in their native languages. It helps them realize that they don't need to abandon their native language and culture, but that they can join what they already know to what they're learning about America and the English language. Native language books are great for beginner ESL students because, after all, it's important to continue working on their reading comprehension skills in their language as they begin to work on English. Bilingual books are a great tool for beginner and intermediate ESL students so they can see their language alongside English words. Thank you for helping my hardworking ESL students!