Language Barriers Faced by Immigrant Students in US Schools Revealed A poignant account from Diego Jofre Lieva, a student who moved to the US from Chile, sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrant students in American schools. Lieva, who joined West Allegheny High School in the midst of his freshman year, recalls struggling with language barriers that hindered his academic progress. As part of his integration process, Lieva and his peers took language assessments, which highlighted the significant language gaps that many immigrant students must overcome. The story raises questions about the support systems in place for students navigating a new language and culture, and the long-term impact on their academic and personal success.
Diego Jofre Lieva remembers some of the language barriers he faced when he came to West Allegheny High School from Chile at the end of his freshman year. “We took language assessments, and a lot of my ...
