At last count. the number of students who needed this service in Dade County alone was at 40.540. If this program is initiated. its effect could result in monumental strides in education. As the fourth largest school district in the Nation. Dade County serves a diversity of racial and enthnic groups in school communities. This county has been the point of entry for many immigrants in recent years. As such. many students entering various schools in the district have little or no knowledge of the English language. Since it takes 2 to 3 years to learn English well enough to complete the regular work of the grade in English. this language difficulty presents a unique educational dilemma.
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