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I Came Here to Learn
May 11, 2017
Students whose First Language is Not English (FLNE) make up the fastest growing segment of public school students across the country. In Massachusetts, one in five students is classified as FLNE. This report explores their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Type: Report
TAG: Youth Voice
promises: Effective Education
channels: Special Populations, Grad Rate Data
SOURCE: Center for Promise
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign
As Country Grapples with Graduation Gaps, New Research on Mass. Students Whose First Language is Not English Suggests Youth-Led Path Forward for Educators, Policymakers
May 11, 2017
Youth whose First Language is Not English (FLNE) represent the fastest growing segment of the United States public school population. Despite evidence that FLNE students display high levels of optimism and motivation for academic advancement, they continue to graduate at lower rates than the national average.
Type: Press Release
TAG: English Learners, Youth Voice
promises: Effective Education
channels: Special Populations
campaigns & initiatives: GradNation Campaign, GradNation State Activation, Center for Promise
Press Release Type: Press Release