Language immersion programs gain fans

Arizona Republic by Alex Bloom | Jan. 2, 2009 (Special Report)

Parents throughout the Valley are embracing language-immersion programs.

Three Valley elementary schools have seen increased enrollment because of the popularity of their Spanish-immersion programs, which help students learn a foreign language and help districts earn extra income.

Pueblo Elementary School in the Scottsdale Unified School District saw enrollment in its program jump from 50 to 150 students in its second year.

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Subjects: Education
Topics: Primary School, Early Childhood
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Posted by: Posted by Kristin Gorski - Jan 2, 2009 - 8:19 PM PST
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Kristin Gorski
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 by Kristin Gorski - Jan. 2, 2009

The reporter writes clearly and sources well to report on a local example of a working elementary-level language immersion program. The piece is a bit brief, but effective in portraying a relevant trend in education.

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