Tens of thousands of Afghans who left their country after the Taliban took over in August will be resettling in the United States. Many of them are kids, so schools across the country are preparing to get these students up to speed.
Noor Bulle (right) speaking with Burlington parent Zainab Gabow There s no concise job description for Noor Bulle s work in Burlington schools. As one of the district s 11 multilingual liaisons, Bulle is part of a team that helps families with limited English proficiency navigate the school system and engage in their children s education. The 2008 Burlington High School graduate, who speaks both Somali and Maay Maay, works with New American families whose children attend the high school, Champlain Elementary School and Ira Allen Early Education Center. Depending on the day, he might translate during a meeting about a child s schoolwork, help parents understand a report card or newsletter, convey important information from the superintendent, or assist families with bills or paperwork.