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Tag: English Language Learners

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Portraits Of Newcomers And Dreamers

May 3, 2013May 7, 2013 - by Joanna Seow

“The New Kids” by Brooke Hauser presents intimate portraits of immigrant teens trying to settle into the rhythm of high school life at the International High School at Prospect Heights. Each of them has a unique story and their own struggles, but many share the same dream of succeeding in America.

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Students in the peer tutoring elective at Manhattan International
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Peer Tutoring Helps Diverse Students Find Common Ground

March 9, 2013May 7, 2013 - by Joanna Seow

Students at Manhattan International High School hail from 57 different countries. In the peer tutoring elective, freshmen and sophomores are paired with seniors from similar backgrounds so that the students can relate better to each other as they navigate English, their schoolwork, and New York City.

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Eleven-year-old Caught in the Middle

February 28, 2012May 7, 2012 - by Jacqueline Mader

Children who are first-generation Americans often balance extra responsibilities. In Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that’s just the way of life for one fifth-grader.

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