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District expands Mixteco trilingual after-school program at Santa Rita and McKinnon
Summary
Centrobi team presented expansion of a Mixteco trilingual program to McKinnon and described student language gains, family workshops and cultural activities at Santa Rita Elementary.
At a Santa Rita Union School District board meeting, staff and Centrobi program leaders described the expansion of a Mixteco trilingual after‑school program from Santa Rita Elementary to McKinnon and summarized outcomes from nearly two years of operation.
The presentation highlighted student language development, parent workshops and cultural events that organizers say have increased student pride and participation. "Our students are reporting to us not just that they feel a greater sense of belonging in our space, but the adults who are supporting our students have become part of our team," said Dr. Summer Prather Smith, director of engagement and school climate.
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