Posts tagged Language Immersion
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Education in multiple languages gives kids a big boost, which means high demand for DC’s programs
Seven DC public schools and six charters teach children in not just one language, but two. It’s an approach that helps native and non-native English speakers, poor and affluent children alike, the latest research shows. But 13 schools are far from enough to meet the demand. Children pick up languages very quickly. When you think about it, it’s quite an amazing feat… Keep reading…
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Schools combine to extend language immersion
Thanks to a unique collaboration, students from some of DC’s most popular charter schools will join together to continue their Chinese, Spanish, or French immersion instruction through high school. Next fall, students from the 5 feeder schools will become part of the inaugural 6th- and 7th-grade classes at DC International School (DCI). For the first year the school… Keep reading…
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Morning bell: DCPS girls want more athletics
Schools don’t support girls sports: Complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Education have highlighted the disparity between girls and boys sports at DC schools. Only four of 15 DCPS high schools have girls soccer teams. (Post) Keep reading…