Friday, October 01, 2010

Immigrant Students: Demands for Some, Jobs for Others

The large number of immigrants means ESL teachers are in great demand, creating more jobs for them. - - Donna Poisl

John Potter, Channel 2 News

Reno is still booming when it comes to immigrants. With the minority share of the pie getting ever bigger, needs are changing. Those needs are creating jobs for one group, and pressure for another.

Washoe County schools are seeing an increased demand for "English as Second Language" or "ESL" classes for kids who don't speak English. The district's Mary Ann Robinson told us, "We have ESL programs in 53 elementary schools, all but 2 middle schools, and all of our high schools."
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