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Temple ISD reports growth in newcomer population, expands ESL curriculum and family engagement
Summary
District staff reported an increase in newcomers and 35 languages represented, exit rates improving from 6 to 71 over three years, and pilots of Spanish-state curriculum and English-language development strategies across grades; staff emphasized professional development and family engagement.
Temple ISD staff on Sept. 8 presented the district’s bilingual and ESL program report, highlighting an increase in newcomer enrollment, expanded instructional supports and growing family engagement activities.
The presenter told the board that the district’s newcomer population numbered about 114 at the start of the year with 35 languages represented. “It averages around between you know, sometimes last year, we had about a 100, and this year, it's almost hitting a 120,” the…
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