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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]With instantaneous translations software in the palms of children hands, world languages is one of the best examples of how universities and colleges have their heads in the sand regarding what this generation needs to be successful. [/quote]
Obviously you don't regularly use translation software in a meaningful way.[/quote]

Not really. Colleges are just looking for 3 years of a WL taken in HS. Only MCPS takes it to the extreme and offer WL classes as early as 6th grade. I respect the middle school principals that tell parents “don’t rush this because your kid has to do 3 years in HS anyway”. [/quote]

Not the case for us.

At our MS (an IB school) language is required unless you need a reading or other intervention to class. They also only offer the full A/B sequence each year, rather than letting you breakup 1AB over two years like some schools do. I tried to see if my kid could take a second non-language elective and was told no, even though she already speaks a second (heritage) language. Our MS said 3 full years would serve her well in high school, which means she will have to go through AP/IB in HS to get her three years in. [/quote]

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