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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The main things I've gleaned from this thread are:

1. Some people whose kids go to Yu Ying don't like Yu Ying.

2. Some people whose kids don't go to Spanish-language immersion schools are quite bitter towards people whose kids do go to Spanish-language immersion schools. [/quote]

Improve your reading comprehension.

3. If you’re going to go to an immersion school, [b]you should truly prioritize that language, start learning it yourself, try to travel to a place where your child can hear native speakers, and you should volunteer to help that community. [/b]

4. [b]Americans believe it is their right to exploit immigrants and get really angry when called out. [/b][/quote]

Much of the discussion in this thread ignores the fact that almost 80% of DCPS students are economically disadvantaged (not sure about charter %), many of whom come from tough/unstable home environments and/or neighborhoods.  We are lucky enough to afford to travel for further language exposure, hire tutors/au pairs, etc.

However, most DC families cannot do this.  And I doubt most would argue that a family in Ward 8 is trying to exploit immigrants by trying to lottery into an immersion school.  Should poor English-speaking DC families not be given the opportunity to send their kids to an immersion school?[/quote]

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