
Seattle World School Offers a Welcoming Haven for Immigrant
Season 4 Episode 430 | 6m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
A unique public school program addresses the many needs of immigrant students.
In the intense American debate over immigration, most people don’t consider the specific educational needs of immigrant students. Meanwhile, the number of students who are learning English for the first time in Washington state has increased nearly 70 percent since 2000. The 30-some teachers and staff at Seattle World School think about these kids every day.
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IN Close is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS

Seattle World School Offers a Welcoming Haven for Immigrant
Season 4 Episode 430 | 6m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
In the intense American debate over immigration, most people don’t consider the specific educational needs of immigrant students. Meanwhile, the number of students who are learning English for the first time in Washington state has increased nearly 70 percent since 2000. The 30-some teachers and staff at Seattle World School think about these kids every day.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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IN Close is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS