Push Begins to Increase Number of Asian Teachers
In an effort to serve the needs of its burgeoning Asian student population, the Long BeachUnified School District is embarking on a major effort to increase the number of bilinqual Asian teachers.
Acting on the recommendations its Asian Education Advisory Committee, the school board this week asked its staff to prepare a written plan within two months that will, among other things, set specific time limits and numbers for the teacher’s recruitment.
The portion of the district’s student who are Asian--many of them Southeast Asian immigrants who speak little English-has risen from 2% to 20% in the last 20 years.
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