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Supporting English learners: What do teachers need?

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Two in five students in California public schools speak languages other than English at home. The state still has a long way to go to bring all those students to proficiency in English and help them master other subject areas.

Teachers often feel unprepared, without the training and materials they need. Hear from teachers about their experiences, learn from our panel of experts about what schools and districts can do to better equip educators to teach their English learners.

Read the full article at EdSource website.

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