December 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic
ABERDEEN (AP) Five years after Aberdeen public schools introduced its English as a Second Language program, it’s grown to more than 40 students speaking nine languages.
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September 26, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
“Could kind of,” “that rare of,” “They’re like,” “like, OK, whatever, and yeah,” “I kind of,” “We feel like,” “had kind of,” “to kind of,” “the stuff like,” “things like,” “at this point,” “at this point,” “at this point.” Continue Reading
August 14, 2012 in The Daily Republic
The term “F-bomb” first surfaced in newspapers more than 20 years ago but only landed in the mainstream Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary today, along with sexting, flexitarian, obesogenic, energy drink and life coach. Continue Reading
April 24, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
In the 35 years that Sandy Donaldson has taught in UND’s English Department, she earned a reputation for gentle discourse and old-world graciousness. Donaldson, 68, will retire at the end of the semester, leaving Grand Forks for a new home in Maine with her husband, Rep. Lonny Winrich, D-Grand Forks, who will not seek another term in November. Continue Reading
January 25, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
Five Chinese students have been asked to leave Dickinson State University after test results showed their communication skills were inadequate, officials said Wednesday.
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December 17, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Educational researchers are introducing new strategies that teachers can use to help immigrant children’s literacy development and academic success. Continue Reading
December 22, 2010 in West Central Tribune
When the announcement came Monday morning that school would be closing early because of snow, cheers echoed from classrooms all over Willmar Senior High. But there were no cheers from Faraah Mire, 17. She has a lot of learn, she said, and “I would rather stay at school.”
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December 11, 2010 in INFORUM
Dear Teri,
Maybe you can tell me how all these foreigners are getting CDLs (commercial driver’s licenses) when they cannot read, write or speak English. If they are going to allow this, they might as well throw all other safety regulations out the window. Continue Reading
September 8, 2010 in Worthington Daily Globe
Last month as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty was roaming around the country as an official unofficial presidential contender, he made the statement that Minnesota should adopt an English-only position.
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