Parents stressed the importance of having more bilingual bicultural personnel available. More outdoor activities and field trips. More frequent assessment and evaluation. More focus on non-academic individual needs. More involvement in extra-curricular activities.
More cultural awareness is needed among teachers.
Improve communication between the schools and local communities. Promote self-esteem and pride in cultural identity. Allow but control the use of first languages in the classroom. Improve ESL curriculum. Provide more after-school ESL support.