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Yakima board: dual‑language access exceeds target while participation gaps remain
Yakima School District Board of Directors · October 23, 2025
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Summary
District officials reported 85% of PK–5 schools now offer two‑way dual‑language programs, increases in world‑language enrollment, but persistent participation disparities by income, English‑learner and migrant status.
The Yakima School District reported progress toward its bilingual/biliteracy goal on Oct. 21 while flagging inequities in program participation.
Dr. Lucero, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, told the board the district has exceeded its dual‑language goal: 12 of 14 pre‑K through fifth‑grade schools (85%) now have access to…
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