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Albany officials, RISE and community partners report growing newcomer population; EL enrollment now about one‑fifth of district
Summary
District presenters and community organizations described expanded English‑learner services, summer newcomer programming and community partnerships. The department reported roughly 762 new EL registrations this year and total EL enrollment of about 1,821 students (roughly 20% of district enrollment).
District English‑learner staff and community partners told the board that Albany’s newcomer population continues to grow, that the district’s summer newcomer programming received positive parent feedback, and that community partners are providing health, food and case‑management supports.
Department leaders said the district recorded 762 EL enrollments during the school year to date and reported total English‑learner enrollment of about 1,821 students, roughly 20% of district enrollment. The department said the top home languages and sending countries reflect recent migration patterns, with many arrivals from Venezuela, Ecuador and Afghanistan and substantial secondary migration within the United States.
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