But in some places, students are getting stuck in English-as-a-second-language programs all the way until graduation.

NPR: Instruction Of Students Learning English Bleak

In addition, many of the libraries participating in the program are offering English-as-a-Second Language classes using BTOP-funded computers.

WHITEHOUSE: Driving Broadband Adoption in the Latino Community

Just 7 percent of fourth-grade and 3 percent of eighth-grade English learners scored "proficient" or above in a nationwide reading exam, and thousands languish for years in ineffective English-as-a-second-language programs.

NPR: Instruction Of Students Learning English Bleak

Somali is a close second to English as the most-spoken first language in Moss Side schools.

ECONOMIST: Urban living