Court Orders Denver Public Schools To Teach English To "English Language Learners"

"...the consent decree requires DPS to: provide language acquisition services to ELL students in district schools, including charter schools, until they are proficient in English and to monitor ELL students after they exit services to ensure they are participating meaningfully and equally in mainstream classes; to make translation and interpretation services available for thousands of Limited English Proficient parents who speak more than 130 different languages – thus ensuring that all parents have access to essential information about their children’s education;   to provide Pre-K language services at each school where DPS offers early childhood education; and to make   appropriate language services available for ELL students who face unique challenges, including refugee students and students with disabilities..."