In 2024 alone, Festa and its over 2,000 volunteers served 1,934 children and 1,327 families from 71 countries.

Despite their growth, the number of dual-language programs remains small, which, in turn, prevents English learners from accessing them. This has created a Catch-22, said Proctor.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The English as a Second Language classes offered by the Lexington Public Library are free and open to ...