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After years of English-only classes for students who spoke other languages at home, California is now pushing to expand bilingual programs for all students.

But the state has a huge obstacle — it needs more bilingual teachers. Some say we need to look beyond colleges and universities, and instead find new teachers among bus drivers, teachers’ aides, and attendance clerks.

Guests:

• Alejandra Silva, Bilingual teacher, Escondido Union School District
• Guillermo Castillo, Director, Future Educator Support, Butte County Office of Education
• Holly Harding, Administrator, Future Educator Support, Butte County Office of Education

Read more from EdSource: To find more bilingual teachers, California needs to cast a wider net

Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.