The number of English language learners in Long Island schools has surged over the past decade creating challenges such as a shortage of specialized teachers and addressing the students' problems with attendance and dropping out, educators say.
The number of English learners increased from 27,477 in the 2012-13 school year to 43,675 in 2022-23, according to state figures.
The students are integrated into the student population upon their arrival, picking up the language through a mix of targeted English instruction, bilingual classes and mainstream instruction, educators said.
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