Boston schools task force members resign over new plan for English learners
Critics say the plan to move English language learners into general classrooms will leave them struggling to learn English as well as other subjects.
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Critics say the plan to move English language learners into general classrooms will leave them struggling to learn English as well as other subjects.
Departing members argued that BPS is missing a unique opportunity to develop a more effective model for inclusive, multilingual learning in its schools. “They have given up trying – that’s what’s disappointing,” said Miren Uriarte.
Eight member of the English Learners Task Force appointed by the Boston School Committee resigned Tuesday morning in protest of parts of the new Inclusive Education Plan moving the majority of English Language Learners to General Education classrooms.
Students were on the school bus when it crashed on the Riverway Tuesday, a Boston Public Schools spokesperson confirmed.
During the invitation-only ride, at least eight players and three of their coaches from the El Segundo team caught glimpses of their hometown around 1,000 feet above the ground.