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  • Shepherd Glen Elementary School
  • Hamden, CT
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Our students have the unique experience of attending an extremely diverse elementary school. We represent 14 languages and numerous countries. Many students have come to our school speaking little or no English and left as fluent speakers. The diversity of language makes it wonderful learning experience for students. The experience can be made even better with the help of technology.

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Our students have the unique experience of attending an extremely diverse elementary school. We represent 14 languages and numerous countries. Many students have come to our school speaking little or no English and left as fluent speakers. The diversity of language makes it wonderful learning experience for students. The experience can be made even better with the help of technology.

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