The document discusses English Language Learners (ELLs) and their experiences in the classroom. It notes that ELLs come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. ELLs bring influences from their cultures to the classroom, including aspects of race, religion, and ethnicity from their families and neighborhoods. The document advocates for greater parent and educator involvement to help ELLs succeed, suggesting evaluating strategies and programs to create positive connections between ELLs, instructors, and parents.