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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids cheerfully speak Mandarin at the near native speaker level and don't seem to have "given up anything" in English or math. No, they score 5s on both PARCC sections. They also play sports.

YY could attract parents who prioritize language immersion by marketing and delivering a world-class immersion product, instead of merely a world-class building. The parents YY attracts know they don't have to be serious about the Mandarin. That could change.  Come on, the HOS isn't dastardly, she's under-qualified for the job.  A strong replacement could do wonders to raise the bar on Mandarin instruction.  I see it happening eventually, once unimpressive IB Diploma results light a fire under PA parents.

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You are wrong. You'd also have to turn the whole board over. Read their mission statement and founding documents. It isn't all about the Mandarin. It just isn't. [/quote]

Right you are, and she's wrong. The 50% Mandarin instruction couldn't possibly be improved at YY under a new HOS.

Sure, YY have to turn the whole board over to put more emphasis on good Mandarin instruction.

I suggest an early night for you. mate. 
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Who do you think would hire a new HOS? What are their goals and priorities? If they were dissatisfied they would let the current HOS go. They won't, because they are pleased with how the school is performing. [/quote]

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