Cora Kelly failed to meet federal standards in five categories, all of which tested English reading skills. The groups that did not achieve the federally mandated pass rates were all students, black students, Hispanic students, students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities. Administrators say that the upcoming school year will see teachers duplicating the tactics of a science initiative that raised test scores in that area last year. Additionally, teachers will receive mandatory specialized training in grade-level language acquisition. By targeting students for whom English is a second language, administrators hope to meet federal standards. A Year In the Life of an ESL (English Second Language) Student: Idioms and Vocabulary You Can\'t Live Without

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