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Friendship ISD reports growth in dual-language and ESL participation; adult classes and contests highlighted

5839203 · July 21, 2025
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Summary

Administration reported 34 languages among students, 656 emergent bilingual students districtwide and growth in dual-language programming, including a dual-language literacy banquet and Spanish spelling-bee success.

Administration presented an effectiveness report on the district’s ESL and bilingual programs, reporting steady growth in participation and several program highlights.

“Of course, we have 34 different languages here at Friendship,” a presenter said, and went on to list Spanish as the largest language group with 471 students, followed by Vietnamese (44)…

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