The number of K-12 students in Wyoming participating in a program to help them speak the English language has increased 10.5% over the last four years. The number of students in the program has increased from 3,190 in the 2009-10 school year to 3,526 this past year. The majority of students in the program are Hispanic. Beth VanDeWege oversees the English Language Learner program at the state Education Department. VanDeWege attributes most of the increase to better screening practices in identifying students needing the program. She says the state is required by federal law to provide the program to students who don't speak English proficiently. Teton County School District 1 had the most students in the program with 480, followed by Rock Springs with 393 and Casper with 382.
I think this is an excellent idea. Our community definitely needs more programs like this. These kid have a great chance to both study English as well as develop communication skills. Language is the basis of everything and your ability to communicate is essential when it come to any kind relationship. Even some essay writers provide students with assistance when it comes to academic studies. Sadly, when it comes to traditional education they rarely bother to support kids who do not speak English proficiently in schools. Ann
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