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Barber School praised for two-way immersion and rising outcomes; principal cites CLEP credits and attendance gains
Summary
Barber Principal Julio Lopez highlighted two-way language immersion results: about 630 students, 77% low income, 65% English learners, a CLEP program yielding college credits, rising ELA scores, and major gains in student attendance incentives.
Barber School’s two-way language immersion program drew praise at the Rockford Public Schools board meeting after Principal Julio Lopez presented enrollment, achievement and program details.
"We're about 630 kids. We're a K–8 building. We're about 77% low income, 65% English language learner," Barber Principal Julio Lopez said, highlighting the school's demographics and bilingual mission. Lopez credited strong teachers, family engagement, and targeted instructional programs for recent gains.
Lopez told the board that Barber has run a two-way immersion program…
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