Research
From Lag to Leap: The Success of Ysleta ISD’s Dual Language Program
Texas's Ysleta ISD dramatically closed literacy gaps for dual-language students by implementing Amira's bilingual AI literacy program.
Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas faced a familiar challenge: students in their dual-language program were falling behind in literacy, and teachers needed a scalable solution that could support instruction in both English and Spanish. By implementing Amira’s bilingual AI literacy program, Ysleta ISD turned that gap into growth, this case study documents how the district achieved dramatic improvements in reading outcomes for their dual-language learners. For district administrators and curriculum directors overseeing bilingual or dual-language programs, Ysleta ISD’s story is a powerful proof point that Amira’s AI Spanish tutor and English reading capabilities work together to accelerate literacy development at scale.