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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CMI seems like a great little school in many respects (I know a couple of families there), but I wonder if they should streamline their approach?  They have a special ed focus, which is great, but also a global perspective which includes taking classes in two languages, and then an arts focus too.  I wonder if it is difficult to adequately address the basics, especially for some kids with challenges, given so many different focii?  Or, if administration plans on retaining all of them, perhaps they could do something like lengthen the school day a little, or make language tracks (either Spanish OR Mandarin for each child, but not both) to free up some time to spend on the basics.  Just a few thoughts.  [/quote]

Agree with this. The two languages thing seems pointless. [/quote]

Well, lucky for us you are not making decisions about our childs education.[/quote]

Unluckily for your child though. [/quote]

Do you have research to back your statement?  Or just not-so-witty one liners?[/quote]

I don't care what you do with your kid because it's obvious you're a good parent who cares and is doing what's best. But confusing kids with "exposure" to two languages is utter nonsense and I think that time could be best directed towards improving fundamental skills, which would help bring CMI's test scores. And yes you might not want immersion, and that's fine (really!). I think exposure to language is good, but as someone who speaks multiple languages and understands how children learn languages, it's clear to me that being "exposed" to two languages, not learning either in any depth is just a time-waster that looks good on a brochure. [/quote]

Absolutely ditto ^^^.  Well said PP.[/quote]

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