Yakima board: dual‑language access exceeds target while participation gaps remain

Oct 23, 2025

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.

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The Yakima School District reported progress toward its bilingual/biliteracy goal on Oct. 21 while flagging inequities in program participation.

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