Understanding Today’s English Language Learners
Who Are America’s English Language Learners?
They are the fastest-growing population group in schools
1 in 5 children under 8 is the child of an immigrant
“diversity” is not just race and ethnicity. There also cultural and socioeconomic factors.
55% of English language learners are native born. 45% were born in other countries.
Challenges Faced by English Language Learners
Many live in high poverty areas and segregated neighborhoods with inadequate employment opportunities, inadequate health and social services, and crime.
They often attend schools with high numbers of poor students, underfunded, poorly maintained, and underqualified staff.
Their education is often focused on basic skills with limited technology usage and no early childhood development or preschool leading to increased failure rate.
Ells face discrimination due to prejudices in society and school staff members toward immigrants, ethnic minorities, and poor people.
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