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Catherine Carney's ESOL Class, Dedham High School, Dedham, MA

Dedham, MA


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School Setting: Suburban
Level: High
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Dedham is a suburban town of 23,782. It borders Boston, Massachusetts and is situated 10 miles south of Boston proper. The high school serves 962 students in grades 8-12. Established in 1636, Dedham is the site of the first public school in America.

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High school ESOL class
20 students
10 different languages spoken
some students can speak 5 or more languages
many students come to Dedham either from urban cities in other states or directly from other countries.

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