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Teacher wins $10,000 grant for bilingual science program.(Mundo Latino: news events)

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Bryophytes, gymnosperms, monocotyledons--these are terms you probably are not familiar with unless you remember your high school science class. For most kids, learning about science can be a daunting challenge. Now, imagine a child who is learning English al the same time.

Children learning English as a second language often miss the opportunity to expand their know ledge of science because of the language barrier, but Mario Godoy-Gonzales, a Chilean teacher from Royal High School in Royal City, Washington, is trying to bridge the gap and expand learning experiences for Latino students.

This remarkable teacher has created a program to help his Hispanic ...

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