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Community member urges district to protect and better support ESL students
Summary
A Salina resident speaking at public forum asked the board to ensure ESL students receive fair treatment, sufficient instructional materials and culturally competent staff, alleging instances of punitive treatment and racist remarks by some teachers.
At the public forum during the May 13 Salina Public Schools Board meeting, community member Alma (last name not provided) spoke for three minutes on behalf of ESL students and families, urging the district to provide better, fair treatment and appropriate instructional supports.
Alma said she was “here to represent the ESL students, especially from high school” and described education…
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