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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absolutely- I would love to see it replicated, as well as expanded through HS.  It is a successful program, and I think more kids should have the opportunity to experience immersion education.  There was talk of making the program a K-12 "academy" years ago, before the economy tanked, but it was never realized.  Overall, I have been very satisfied.  Teachers, for the most part, are excellent, dedicated, and responsive.  It has been great to watch my child become fluent in the language, and interacting with teachers from all over the world has really given him a broader world view.  As with any school, there can be frustrations (communication from the administration, for instance, is often lacking), but they are outweighed by all the positives of the school.[/quote]

OP here- please send the form letter to county executive baker, maxwell, and your school board rep!  Feel free to edit it to emphasize the need to expand these programs into high school.  If enough people make their voices heard, maybe someone will listen![/quote]

With what magic funding do you propose the school district fund these expansion programs?   The county voted down the proposal to increase taxes to provide more funding to the school district.

Our current school buildings are old and dilapidated and many in dire need of repairs.   That work needs to come out of our current budget before any money can be used to expand specialty programs.   It's too bad our county voted down the tax increase, but they did, so where are you going to get the money?[/quote]

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