Departing members argued that BPS is missing a unique opportunity to develop a more effective model for inclusive, multilingual learning in its schools. “They have given up trying – that’s what’s disappointing,” said Miren Uriarte.
Eight members of a Boston Public Schools task force on English learners resigned in protest Tuesday over what they call a plan to move students from specialized “strands” into general-education classrooms in the coming years.
“They have given up trying — that’s what’s disappointing,” said resigning member Miren Uriarte in an interview. Increased exposure to English, with less time in language-specific classrooms, may work well for the youngest children, she said. “We know that the best way for children to learn English and academic content is with the use of the native language,” Tung said. “Many, many researchers and meta-studies have shown this. To me, it’s hard to understand why they’re going against best practices.”
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