Iowa schools are becoming more diverse, and English Language Learning services are in greater need. Districts are trying to adapt, and the Iowa legislature has some ideas for addressing the issue. On this Legislative Day River to River program, guests include Des Moines Senator Janet Petersen, Council Bluffs Representative Mary Ann Hanusa, Legislative Analyst for the Urban Education Network Margaret Buckton, English Language Learners Program Coordinator for the Des Moines Public Schools Vinh Nguyen, and Director of Refugee Services at Lutheran Services in Iowa Nick Wuertz.
Learning English in Iowa
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Vinh Nguyen, English Language Learners Program Coordinator for the Des Moines Public Schools
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Vinh Nguyen, English Language Learners Program Coordinator for the Des Moines Public Schools
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Nick Wuertz, Director of Refugee Services at Lutheran Services
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Nick Wuertz, Director of Refugee Services at Lutheran Services
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