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- 07-09-2010
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By Maureen Magee/San Diego Union Tribune
It’s not the kind of graduation ceremony that gets much attention. There are no greeting cards that scream, “Congratulations! You are fluent in English.” But getting reclassified from an English Learner to a fluent speaker is a major, if not elusive, milestone for students and their families whose native language is other than English. Hardy Elementary School in San Diego’s College Area makes a big deal out of reclassification. On Thursday, 21 students — about 33 percent of the campus English learners — received medals and certificates during a ceremony that celebrated the accomplishment. (more...)
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