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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I assume I would have heard if this were on the table but does anyone have any insight about whether MCPS might ever consider expanding the language immersion programs to include a h.s. component?[/quote] By the time kids get to high school, do they really need immersion anymore?[/quote] Also look at how many kids graduate with the MD Seal of Biliteracy without getting busses all over the county for immersion elementary and middle school programs[/quote] Interesting, does that seal actually mean very much then (as an indicator of bilingual ability?). Whether a high school component is needed depends on your goals, but to truly keep up a language to fluency level it is pretty important to continue immersive experiences in some capacity. I think other immersion programs around the county often have a high school component but I guess I’m not super up on the details. I understand that the immersion programs already have equity issues which might make expanding them vertically unpopular, but if we look at the time and resources MCPS is spending on these programs at the ES and MS levels, I think it makes sense to consider the long term goals of the programs and whether they are lost if abandoned too early.[/quote] The problem is they’ve been spending all the time and money on the immersion programs while kids fail in English. It’s public school. Get the basics right before adding anything else. We know there needs to be cuts to fund the necessities like special Ed staff and special programs for violent students. Your child can survive with Duo Lingo until they get to MS and can start a world language. Or…gasp…what if teachers were available to teach in every kid’s native language! Remember, the goal of public school is to get kids passing standardized tests in English. Quit whining about the needless extras when you know there isn’t enough money to fund the necessities and you know we can’t continue to raise taxes. Time to face reality.[/quote]
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