Language

The English Learners' Bill of Rights, which was signed into law last month, will require schools to provide a translator for kids and parents who are not fluent in English.

Governor Ned Lamont wants to make it easier for Connecticut students to learn English as a secondary language.

Lawmakers and advocates are calling for legislation to protect Connecticut students who are learning the English language.

In a letter to Nassau County, Democratic state lawmakers are urging the county to respond to a report that faulted the police department for not answering calls from Spanish-speaking residents.

Volunteer testers who called Nassau County police precincts and headquarters and spoke only Spanish, received help about 50% of the time, according to a new report by advocacy groups.

I have always admired and envied the ability to learn languages. The English language is hard enough, with its half million words, weird grammar, and odd…