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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Powell’s principal is black and doesn’t speak Spanish. She’s been there for 8 years or more. [/quote]

Powell is NOT Oyster-Adams.

Race is irrelevant here. Hispanics who are native Spanish speakers can be any race. As an O-A parent, I just want a good principal who is a native Spanish speaker. [/quote]

What do you mean by that statement about Powell not being Oyster-Adams?  I am trying to withhold judgement until I understand the intent of the comment.[/quote]

Powell is not, and never has been on O-A’s level. This is a result of O-A’s:

1. Stated mission that at least 50% of the students come from native Spanish speaking homes;

2. Historical importance (O-A is nearly 50 years old and one of the oldest and best dual immersion public schools in the country). It is a national model for bilingual education;

3. Programming (introducing Mandarin as a 3rd language in 4th grade, Embassy partnerships, AP Spanish exam administered to 8th graders, student travel/exchange to Taiwan, Spain, and Costa Rica, etc); and

4. Test scores (self explanatory).

This list is not exhaustive. Just what came to mind quickly. [/quote]

The mandarin is one hour a week, it’s hardly introducing a third language. I wish they would drops and add a more engaging special.[/quote]

It's stupid to have mandarin. Stupid. [/quote]

So choose a school that doesn’t offer Mandarin. Problem solved. [/quote]

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