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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here..
The purpose of this thread should not serve as a launching pad for language politics. Every child should have the opportunity to acquire a second language. It is common for children in other countries to naturally acquire two or three languages at a early age. An example that comes to mind is the African context. From my observation, a person from the African continent learns their tribal language, their country's official language, and what other language acquired in school. Same observation from my European counterparts.

On the subject of the taxpayer's dollars issue, my taxes are supporting schools (traditional or public charter) that my children do not attend. I have no problem with tax dollars going to toward language immersion programs that I personally have no interest. I do have a problem with my tax money going toward wasteful projects.

And finally, 15:03, your implications of "the founder does not even speak or has expressed that they've even got a passion for Japanese language and culture - this is just something plucked from the air" is so totally clueless and laughable. I am not going to reveal who I am and what my capabilities are to an anonymous forum. I will say that Japanese may sound like a "nice to have language" or "exotic" but there were 12 DCPS high school students that were selected to participate in the U.S. Japan Youth Exchange Program, a two-way exchange involving high school students from DC public schools and from Japan. Keep in mind that these twelve students do not speak Japanese when they participated in this program. However, their Japanese counterparts DID have an English language requirement.  These 12 students had the opportunity to travel to Japan for two weeks, however, with no Japanese language. Some food for thought.[/quote]

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You haven't stated how you are qualified to set up a school, you still haven't expressed in any posts your passion or experience with the language, you got a lot of responses, which you asked for. As a ward 7 resident, this is not high on my list. I'm not against it but would prefer a focus on literacy, STEM, or a more useful language. [/quote]

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