Bilingual Science Instruction Prepares Students for STAAR Testing
In McAllen, Texas, a district whose student population is 95% Hispanic(1), a true dual language curriculum is an absolute necessity. McAllen Independent School District has made Living with STEM the standard for delivering science education in their SciTEX science labs, equipping 19 elementary schools with the LJ Create hands-on kits for active learning and computer-based curriculum. This decision was based on the unique benefits of the dual English/Spanish language capabilities within the state-adopted K-5 Living with STEM curriculum, which also offers 100% coverage of the TEKS for science.