âI need a better jobâ: Immigrants face language challenges as ESL classes limited due to COVID-19
VIDEO: âI need a better jobâ: Immigrants face language challenges as ESL classes limited due to COVID-19 By Penny Kmitt | January 14, 2021 at 6:47 AM CST - Updated January 15 at 5:08 AM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - English as a Second Language students at Dumas Education and Social Ministries (DESM) are working to become United States citizens, get better jobs and improve their overall quality of life.
Due to the pandemic and occupancy rules, the nonprofit has had to cut their enrollment by over 60%.
Being forced to turn students away due to COVID-19 restrictions, some teachers worry about those that cannot attend class.