At Innovate Public Schools, we love to recognize the schools that are making sure that students who have historically been underserved are appropriately prepared to reach their full potential and succeed in college, careers and beyond. We love to celebrate schools that show what all students can achieve and what a great school looks like.
Traditionally, what the high school lesson type looks like, is that the teacher tells students about something and they get a chance to practice with it. Unfortunately, that’s not what college classes look like.
What does it mean that my child is an English Learner?
If a student does not yet speak and understand English at a level where they can fully participate in regular instruction taught in English, they should be classified as an English learner (EL). California law requires that school districts provide English learners with additional services to help them gain fluency in English while moving forward with everything else they need to learn.
In February, the Ravenswood school board approved a new KIPP charter school in response to hundreds of parents who asked them to support high-quality options.
