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Pennsylvania Schools Strain Under Surge of Non-English Speaking Students
A significant increase in non-English speaking students has put Pennsylvania school districts under tremendous pressure, leading to concerns that native students may be losing out on educational opportunities. The number of English Language Learners (ELL) in the state has skyrocketed nearly 40% since 2021, prompting schools to allocate additional funding to support these students, as revealed by documents and records obtained by reporters.
This influx began during the 2021-2022 academic year, coinciding with the Biden administration’s policies and the border crisis. The surge has particularly affected already understaffed schools, impacting local educational resources, according to district leaders and community residents.
Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education shows that the number of ELL students rose from 71,766 in the 2020-2021 school year to 99,889 in the 2023-2024 school year. Joan Cullen, a former member of the Pennridge School Board, emphasized the dual challenges of financial strain and staffing shortages: “You have obviously the financial issue, but also the issue of where to get the personnel in order to provide these services to the students as we have an influx of them coming into the school districts.”
The increase in ELL students occurred despite an overall decline in the state’s student population, which fell from 1,696,022 in 2020-2021 to 1,685,859 in 2023-2024. Among Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts, the DCNF identified 62 districts that saw their ELL populations double or more, while 68 districts experienced at least a 50% increase during the same period.
A massive influx in non-English speaking students in Pennsylvania is overwhelming school districts across the state,
The number of English Language Learners (ELL) in school districts in Pennsylvania has surged nearly 40% since 2021.
— Meg Brock (@MegEBrock) October 11, 2024
For families in smaller communities, the impact has been deeply personal. Heather Roberts, president of Local 53G, which represents glassware workers in Charleroi, shared her experience with her daughter’s denied access to a Head Start program due to the influx of migrant students. “Two weeks before Head Start was set to begin, [the school] contacted me and told me my child was not allowed to attend because of all of the immigrants coming in,” she stated.
The Charleroi Area School District’s spending on ELL services jumped from $105,000 in 2020-2021 to an estimated $505,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. Similar trends have emerged in other districts, such as Springfield, Ohio, where the percentage of elementary students needing English-language instruction has surged from low single digits to approximately 35%.
The logistical challenges have been overwhelming. Roberts recounted how a school event for her daughter turned into a three-hour ordeal due to the need for interpreters. Records indicate that Charleroi saw a staggering 1,100% increase in ELL students, rising from 18 in 2020-2021 to 223 currently. Most of these students speak Haitian Creole.
Charleroi Superintendent Ed Zelich acknowledged the strain, stating, “The truth is we need more resources. We’re asking for more help.” His sentiments reflect a broader issue, as the Shaler Area School District reported a 466% increase in its ELL population, while Philadelphia City School District’s ELL count grew from 16,530 to 23,337.
This sharp rise in ELL students has led to soaring costs for educational services, prompting concerns about the financial burden on taxpayers. The DCNF’s analysis of 16 districts indicated an average additional cost of $3,483 per ELL student, potentially costing taxpayers over $97 million annually. For instance, the Shippensburg Area School District’s ELL costs escalated from $185,000 to over $600,000 in just a few years.
While some districts, like Pennridge, have not faced overwhelming numbers, Cullen noted a clear increase in ELL students and stressed the need for serious conversations about the implications: “When people turn around and say, ‘Oh, you’re just complaining because you’re a bigot,’ that is so wrong and it’s not helpful.”
The high turnover rate of migrant students poses additional challenges, leaving districts with underutilized funds and staff. Roberts reflected on the impact on her daughter, stating, “My daughter, who was behind before, is so far behind now,” indicating that her child may need to repeat kindergarten.
As Pennsylvania school districts navigate this unprecedented challenge, the call for resources and support grows louder, meanwhile federal officials are telling local authorities next to nothing in the way of help for these massive strains.
Kamala Harris is pandering hard on Univision to Latinos promising to legalize millions of illegal aliens
This will backfire
Millions of American Latinos don’t want illegal immigration to be rewarded
This is why she’s failing with Latinos
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) October 11, 2024
On the immigration issue, Donald Trump has been leading Kamala Harris by a significant margin. A majority of Americans suggest in surveys that Donald Trump would be better to handle the immigration crisis as opposed to current Vice President Kamala Harris.
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