A distinct chirping of birds emanates from her purse in the corner of the room.

But the three kindergartners Lily Ivy is working with are coloring away at a table, oblivious to the props for another lesson. She asks them about the pencil colors they select and what they are coloring.

The lesson isn’t typical for all students at Coventry Elementary School, but is part of the tutoring for those who are learning English as an addition to their native languages.

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