Austin’s schools superintendent says she’s willing to reshape the district’s entire budget over a new bilingual education model. KUT’s (part of the NPR network) Nathan Bernier reports on the Austin Independent School District’s decision to move ahead with a dual language pilot project. Listen to University of Texas professor Dr. Deb Palmer discuss research findings about dual language programs.
For full broadcast, please click HERE.
For access to the KUT website about this story, please click HERE.
In Hoboken- a charter was awarded in late 2009 for a dual language school (recall, the Hoboken Board of Education rejected the opportunity to have a dual language program in the district).
The new charter school will be called Hola and in a press release by Jennifer Hindman Sargent, Camille Korschun Bustillo and Barbara Martinez they explain:
“HoLa will offer a comprehensive curriculum delivered in both Spanish and English by teachers trained in innovative strategies specific to dual language education, with the goals of academic excellence and bilingualism for all students. The school will also feature an emphasis on the arts; a nurturing school community; and a multicultural perspective. “We are thrilled that the Office of Charter Schools recognized both the value of dual language education for children of all language backgrounds, and the ideal fit of such a program for our dynamic and diverse community,” said Sargent. “We look forward to bringing a truly unique educational option to Hoboken.”… Program goals include academic excellence, bilingualism/biliteracy for all children, and an appreciation of other cultures.”
Picture: Corner of 6th and Washington Sts- January, 2010
