\ English as a Second Language. Just the title suggests a huge learning curve that transcends artificial distinctions between home, classroom, and social life. But it is reduced – for the sake of convenience – to a poorly understood abbreviation: ESL. In fact, two terms are used. “Bilingual” refers to language proficiency efforts from Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and ESL signifies more advanced emphasis, sixth- through 12th grade. San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District is now under a federal microscope to examine whether teachers and the administration can recover from a poor record for bringing Spanish-speaking students up to academic par with English speakers. Not to improve could mean a loss of certain administrative controls and federal funding on which the district depends.

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