Lawsuit aims to block closure of high school in Providence, Rhode Island
Parents contend that closing 360 High School will violate the rights of Spanish-speaking students.
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Parents contend that closing 360 High School will violate the rights of Spanish-speaking students.
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SALEM — The Bentley Academy Innovation School got another boost for its expanding dual language program last month thanks to a state grant targeted to English learners.
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Newark district schools are facing a “staggering” surge of new students, largely Spanish speakers — even as the New Jersey district faces a shortage of multilingual and special needs teachers. The Newark Board of Education reported late last month there was a 78% increase in multilingual students for the 2023-24 academic year compared to the […]