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Immersion Defined

In language immersion, all learning is carried out in a language that is not the student's native language.
Why Spanish Immersion?
A Rationale For Foreign Language Education
Spanish Two-Way Immersion Program (PDF)

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Three schools add dual-language classes

Published July 5, 2009, 12:04 am, Ventura County Star

The popularity of dual-language classes in Ventura County schools continues to grow, with three schools starting programs this fall. Ventura Unified School District started a two-way immersion kindergarten class at Montalvo School about a decade ago. Five more dual-language programs have since come online at elementary and middle schools in Camarillo, Rio, Hueneme and Ventura.

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Eden Prairie schools working on long-range facilities plan

Published July 4, 2009, 11:54 pm, Eden Prairie Sun-Current

The Eden Prairie School District has reached "middle age," said Director of Business Services Patricia Magnusen, and so it seemed like the right time to take a look at how the district uses it's space.

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St. Louis Park school board finalizes budget

Published July 4, 2009, 11:30 pm, St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor

The St. Louis Park Board of Education finalized the school district budget but questions remain about what to do with state funding that could exceed projections.

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Federal judge acted improperly when order in lawmakers to provide more funding for English education

Published July 4, 2009, 5:45 pm, The Daily Dispatch

A federal judge overstepped his authority in ordering Arizona lawmakers to provide more funds to teach English to students statewide, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today.

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Have we reached the end of the line for privatisation?

Published July 4, 2009, 5:15 pm, u.tv

First it was the banks, now the government is taking over a key rail service. But it may not be enough to reverse the process. By Richard Wachman and Tim Webb

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Time for Immigration Reform is Now

Published July 4, 2009, 11:07 am, The Filipino Express

THE White House and members of Congress must move quickly on enacting a just and humane immigration reform package that will reunite families, reinvigorate the economy, and remove the term “illegal or undocumented immigrants” from the dialogue in this country.

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Manheim Township grad sees film as his creative outlet

Published July 4, 2009, 7:17 am, Lancaster Online

Much like his role models George Lucas, Stanley Kubrick and Akira Kurosawa, Albert Lanzillo loves making his own worlds.The 18-year-old Lancaster County resident is an aspiring filmmaker who hopes to create intricate settings like the "Star Wars" universe or the futuristic society in "2001: A Space ...

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Webster students to volunteer in Dominican Republic

Published July 4, 2009, 12:10 am, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Eleven Spanish students from Webster Thomas High School will spend the next week volunteering at an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. Students pack for Dominican Republic

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SOAPBOXING: Scarce school resources are being spread too thin

Published July 3, 2009, 11:50 pm, The North Bay Nugget

Mattawa’s “separation” anxiety is a crystal clear example of the fractured French, English and Catholic paradigm that burdens Canada’s social progression. Some may argue that it actually illustrates the strength of our country, but that’s not my opinion at the moment.[...]

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Soups on at Jesse Trees Empty Bowls fundraiser

Published July 3, 2009, 11:41 pm, Galveston County Daily News

GALVESTON The Jesse Tree will be serving up a variety of soups in colorful ceramic bowls that diners can take home afterward.

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