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"Speaking a second language is an asset," writes one observer. Another: "Authentic language learning comes only when there is ...

Escambia County schools will use grant to increase English Language Learners proficiency by offering more training to teachers and administrators.

The remaining 300 ELL students are scattered among four elementary, three middle and two high schools that are mainstream learning centers. Healthy Schools:United Way bids $804K to bring holistic ...