When teachers become the pupils

By tackling language and cultural barriers in class, educators and Latinos hold each other accountable

By Tracy Jan

Globe Staff / June 23, 2008

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With one hand on her hip and the other gripping a plastic ruler, Emely Herrera surveyed her class and asked it to repeat after her: "En la línea por favor" (Line up please); "No mastiques chicle en clase" (Don't chew gum in class); "Necesito hablarles a tus padres" (I need to talk to your parents). (Full article: 1238 words)