The Cossatot River School District held an ESL (English as a Second Language) Family Night to celebrate the diversity of their student body on September 20, 2016. Everyone enjoyed a meal provided by Tres Agaves and mutual camaraderie while partaking of the dinner. Cossatot River High School Principal, Dewayne Taylor, spoke on new programs being offered on all campuses. He introduced the ESL staff to the families and explained their various roles. He also introduced Dr. Miguel Hernandez with the Arkansas Department of Education who spoke about the importance of working hard in school to obtain better jobs, because the nation has an ever-increasing need for bilingual professionals.
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