6.20.2012 | New York Times/SchoolBook | Kim Sweet, the executive director of Advocates for Children of New York, said that these parents were eager to participate in their children’s education, but were hampered by their lack of English proficiency, and that the city has not shown the necessary support. “They really can’t participate or speak out,” Ms. Sweet said, “because despite their requests, they’re not able to get materials in their own languages.” Read article