PA makes the grade in ESL

By: Peter Crimmins

Pennsylvania ranks above the national average when it comes to teaching english as a second language in public schools. That is according to a report issued by the trade journal “education week.” Philadelphia area schools are facing tougher state standards in teaching foreign-language students. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins reports.

By: Peter Crimmins
pcrimmins@whyy.org

Pennsylvania ranks above the national average when it comes to teaching english as a second language in public schools. That is according to a report issued by the trade journal “education week.” Philadelphia area schools are facing tougher state standards in teaching foreign-language students. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins reports. [audio: reports20090107pa-esl.mp3]