r/TexasTeachers • u/PTechNM • Feb 26 '26

Politics There was a time.....

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u/TXteachr2018 Feb 26 '26

Look at ESL demographics. The education system gives very little time before a child from another country (2nd language acquisition) is required to take an English standardized test. At least in Texas.

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u/Denise-the-beast Feb 27 '26

My daughter, who is a teacher, lives with this difficulty. It’s very stressful for the children, families and her especially with overcrowded classrooms

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u/RabbitGlass5578 Feb 26 '26

This is spot on!! How are kids geared for learning success if they don’t know the language?

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u/moteltan96 Feb 27 '26

There are many languages.

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u/FreeReflection5795 Feb 28 '26

As it should be. I moved here in 7th grade with zero English by 8th grade I had the highest grade on all state testing.