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TexasISD stats on speaking English in public schools
Jun 14, 2008 | 9:20 AM
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I happen to run across an article on the TexasISD website (http://www.texasisd.com/) this morning. As stated on that page:

Quote: "Most struggling Texas kids are veterans of U.S. classrooms
Educators often point out the obstacles new immigrants face in graduating on time. But they aren't the only kids learning English who are struggling to graduate. Statewide, about 60 percent of high school students classified as having limited English proficiency – called LEP in education circles – have been in U.S. schools five years or more, according to a Dallas Morning News analysis of state test data.  Most were born in the United States, often to immigrant parents, or immigrated at an earlier age. While some do well in school, others struggle for years. [ View Article ]   Jun 10, 2008, 08:33"

Then it has the link leading to the Dallas Morning News article containing more information on the topic.
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chardoney read my blog view my photos
Jun 14, 2008 | 9:58 AM

There is nothing wrong with 'struggling'; nothing wrong with hard work; that is what builds true character. Whether the hispanics kids 'studdle' to learn English is not our problem & shouldnt be a national concern! Their parents, who for the most part are here ILLEGALLY, are the problem. They should be learning English and teaching their kids.

Facts have shown that those emerced IN English do much better & learn faster than those coddled with spanish.
Enlgish first, English always!
TexasTruBlu read my blog view my photos
Jun 15, 2008 | 7:57 AM

I teach high school. We have kids from all over. We have many students who have been in ESL programs since PreK and they still can't speak and read English. We have other kids, many from nations with languages that bear no resemblance to English, who come here in high school without English but who graduate on time, speaking, reading and writing English. So the problem isn't the school or the teachers, it's the kids and their families who never have to use English because of radio, TV and newspapers in Spanish. They will remain in the lower classes so long as they only speak Spanish, but their arrogant parents who tout their Spanish heritage over education will make sure that things don't change. These are the kid who are frequently absent. These are the kids who have children far too early and who expect everyone else to provide a safety net. According to a friend of mine who teaches and who is from Mexico, these kids aren't even literate in their own language. And I don't think it is the school or society's problem to fix. Their parents need to wise up.
Dyneshia read my blog view my photos
Jun 15, 2008 | 8:44 AM

TexasTruBlu
"I teach high school. We have kids from all over. We have many students who have been in ESL programs since PreK and they still can't speak and read English. We have other kids, many from nations with languages that bear no resemblance to English, who come here in high school without English but who graduate on time, speaking, reading and writing English. So the problem isn't the school or the teachers, it's the kids and their families who never have to use English because of radio, TV and newspapers in Spanish. They will remain in the lower classes so long as they only speak Spanish, but their arrogant parents who tout their Spanish heritage over education will make sure that things don't change."

I agree and see your points. Unfortunately I fear that things won't be improving any time soon with the way things are going currently.

"And I don't think it is the school or society's problem to fix. Their parents need to wise up."
Exactly, instead of expecting the USA to change for them.
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