Wichita Public Schools reports growth, new sites and curriculum changes for ESOL programs

Jul 8, 2025

District staff told the Board of Education that ESOL enrollment has climbed, newcomer sites expanded to 16 schools and curricular changes will give high‑school newcomers core credits and stronger foundational reading instruction.

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Wichita Public Schools officials told the Board of Education on July 7 that the district’s ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) program has grown markedly and will expand services so students can stay at their neighborhood schools while receiving language supports.

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