Dolores Suzos, who moved to New Orleans from Honduras in 2005, heard about the English language program at Andrew H. Wilson Charter School the way many parents of her children’s classmates did: through a family member or friend, often a fellow newcomer.
Over time, word of Wilson’s support for students with limited English proficiency has spread, making it a popular option for immigrant families in the New Orleans area. This year, nearly half the members of the incoming kindergarten class were deemed English language learners, or ELs, and school leaders expect the number to grow in time.
