As the number of Spanish-speaking English learners has increased in U.S. schools, research and attention have focused on how to boost students’ reading and speaking skills. A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Kansas has examined three key cognitive functions and their role in learning to write, showing that a lack of focus on bilingual education has contributed to Hispanic English learners falling behind.
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Source: Phys.org