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Lincolnwood SD 74 spotlights English Learner program at Rutledge Hall
Summary
Rutledge Hall staff and students presented the district’s English Learner program, highlighting language-proficiency growth in intermediate grades; Superintendent David Russo said roughly one-fifth of students receive EL services and principal Aliaa Ibrahim was named a Golden Apple finalist.
Rutledge Hall principal Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim introduced staff and students who showcased Lincolnwood School District 74’s English Learner (EL) program, focusing on intermediate-year supports and students’ language-proficiency progress. The presentation emphasized multilingualism as an asset and showcased student growth and classroom milestones.
Superintendent Dr. David L. Russo said the program supports “about one-fifth of our overall student population” and thanked staff for their work building students’ social and academic language. The minutes also note that Dr. Aliaa Ibrahim was named one of seven finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. Board members did not take formal action on the presentation; it was presented for recognition and information.
