A problem emerged not long after the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island opened its English as a Second Language program: Its Mexican students in many cases needed to be taught the basics of ...

Stark Parks ranger Julia Edwards knows that language barriers can pose significant problems for authorities, especially in emergency situations. If two people can't communicate, how can you solve ...

Adult literacy program assistant Olivia Trevino helps Efren Sanchez with the Leamos course at the Louis Robidoux branch of the Riverside County (Calif.) Library System.Photo: Rolando Olivo In ...

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For 10 Wednesdays this fall, after school hours, Northwest Middle School teachers are the learners. Their goal is to make their newest students feel as welcome as possible. When the school's Hispanic ...