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Bangor residents, state representative urge $5,000 pilot for expanded English classes
Summary
Community members and a state representative told the council that a $5,000 pilot to expand English-as-a-second-language classes would help immigrants access jobs and services; the proposal was presented during public comment but no council action was recorded.
At the Bangor City Council meeting on May 12, residents and community leaders urged the council to fund a $5,000 pilot program to expand English-as-a-second-language (ESL) classes for new Mainers. Francisca Smith, identified herself as a Bangor resident, Spanish teacher and president of Chista, proposed the city fund a one-year pilot offering beginner and intermediate classes, with 10 different sessions and expanded weekend and evening availability.
Smith described existing local supports — the teacher learning center and literacy volunteers — as insufficient for current demand and said improved class…
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