The classroom had 17 children in total, 1 of which was an English Learner. His name was Carlos and, saying his name to me was the only word he said in class for the duration of the time that I had been in the classroom. Carlos is young boy whose parents are completely Spanish. I was told by Mrs Varvil, that even at parent conferences only the mother has understand of what is being said and is able to partially converse. When I first entered the classroom, the children were all on the floor working together to write a letter to Ruby Bridges, who became their topic in education on race and segregation in the 1950/1960s. Carlos sat at the back, behind the children who sat at the back. He participates in all class activities and is eager to learn,
