Oxnard students master second language

A good English learning program is very important for the students' futures.    - - Donna Poisl

By Anne Kallas

When the number of pupils at Marshall School in Oxnard who passed the California requirements to be classified as English-proficient jumped to 32 this year from nine last year, Principal Cindy Hallman decided to hold a celebration.

She invited the pupils and their families to a dinner Sunday at the elementary school, where they were not only treated to chicken Alfredo, lasagna, salad, bread and cakes, but they also were honored.
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