Hawai‘i is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse states in the country. As a result, English learners (ELs) make up a significant portion of the state's student population: up to 18% of students are, or have been, classified as English learners and represent up to 70 different languages! Their academic outcomes, however, vary widely. How can we better meet their needs and support their academic pathways? In this episode, we'll explore how we might be able to do that with Jeremiah Brown, the EL Coordinator at Waipahu High School. He'll share about how his school has successfully tapped into the multilingualism of its students, as well as other strategies to support ELs more broadly.
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