Madelina speaks Spanish at home and has been placed in an English-only classroom in school. Madelina
A) is at risk of school failure and dropout.
B) will become proficient in English within 6 months.
C) must teach her family to speak English at home so that they can continue to communicate with her.
D) will excel at school and graduate with honors.

Question

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Madelina may struggle to understand lessons and communicate with peers in an English-only classroom if she is not proficient in English. This language barrier can lead to poor academic performance, frustration, and a sense of social isolation, putting her at risk of school failure and dropout.

Madelina Speaks Spanish at Home and Has Been Placed in an English-Only