U.S.-born don’t learn the language easily
Seattle Post
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/306331_sanchez07.html
Wow! I did not realize that approximately 5.5 million students in the United States, nearly one-tenth of the total U.S. student body spoke English as a second language (ESL). As a native small-town Kansan, I have not been exposed to many schools which have ESL programs so my direct experiences with these students are minimal. It was news to me that most of these students who do not know the English language are actually born in the United States. Due to the students’ background and experiences, some proceed to high school without ever speaking fluent English. By this time, each student will know if he/she wants to continue with school or drop-out to begin working. The figures in this article about student drop-out rates among various cultures are shocking, and I think the numbers will grow as No Child Left Behind becomes fully enforced.
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