Separate non-native English speakers?
In today's paper we explored how the district is serving the needs of students who speak limited English and their families. Many of these children come from war-torn nations or poverty and already lag behind in their own language.
Educators here and across the nation say that the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which seeks to get all students proficient in reading and math by 2014, is flawed when it comes to these students. Legislators will look at revising the bill this year.
What changes should be made?
Should Guilford pursue plans to create a separate school for these students who are the farthest behind?
This is the second of a two-day series that looks at the law's impact locally. On Saturday, Morgan explored the effect on students with disabilities and their families.