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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]They should just offer a language class a few days a week[/b] like they so specials but more often for all kids.  [/quote]

This.  It would make more sense to do it this way.  Friends in other states start a second language in 1st grade as a ‘special’ and it works well.  [/quote]

+1.  It’s all or nothing in MCPS.[/quote]

No, that would only benefit the English-speaking kids. One of the strengths of dual immersion is that native Spanish speakers get half of their day in their native language. So everyone gets to become strong both on their native language and a second language.[/quote]

It’s really important for the Spanish-speaking kids with limited English to keep up in math and other subjects. It’s more accessible to them when taught in Spanish. This keeps them caught up on other subjects while their language skills catch up. For English speakers who are advanced students, it’s a good challenge to keep them engaged. I’m not sure where all those parents of advanced kids are on this thread. It’s like they disappeared with their 99% MAP scores. I do agree it can be less than ideal for English speakers who are struggling with literacy. I wonder if offering a couple mixed-grade English only classes at these schools would be an option (e.g., K-1, 2-3, and 4-5).[/quote]

I should add that I believe some Spanish-speaking parents would also opt for the English-only classrooms as they want full English immersion for their kids.[/quote]

Some would, but most want their kids to learn and don’t care what language that’s in. And most want to be able to help their kids with school work and it’s easiest in a language you speak.[/quote]

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