California's schools are facing a critical shortage of bilingual teachers, with thousands of positions left unfilled. In an effort to fill the gap, some schools are turning to an unlikely solution: high school students. Under a new program, students who are fluent in multiple languages are being recruited to serve as peer tutors or even temporary teachers, providing crucial support to students who struggle with English language barriers. The program aims to not only alleviate the teacher shortage but also inspire a new generation of bilingual educators, but its success remains to be seen as schools navigate the challenges of integrating students into the classroom.
Short thousands of bilingual teachers, California schools turn to high school students EdSource
