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Parents praise Chinese immersion at Scenic Park and Begich, urge attention to class sizes
5853069 · August 20, 2025
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Two parents told the Anchorage School District board on Aug. 19 that Scenic Park Elementary and Begich Middle School’s Chinese immersion program enjoys strong family support but faces challenges from large class sizes.
Two parents testified during the Anchorage School District public‑comment period on Aug. 19 to praise the district’s Chinese immersion program and to urge continued support and attention to class sizes.
Francis McLaughlin, identified as a father with two children in Mandarin immersion (a sixth grader at Begich Middle School…
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