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District 11 expands study‑abroad program; students describe trips to Mexico, France, Germany and Beijing
Summary
Board members heard reports from students and staff after study‑abroad trips this summer. The district ran four programs (Oaxaca, France/Biarritz, Germany GAP exchange, and Beijing) with more than 50 students participating; students and parents told the board the experiences built language, cultural understanding and college/career readiness.
Colorado Springs School District 11 presented a broad study‑abroad update at its Aug. 6 meeting, bringing students, chaperones and parents to the dais to describe summer trips to Oaxaca (Mexico), southern France (Biarritz and Paris), a German GAP exchange and a new program in Beijing, China.
Claúddette (program coordinator) summarized that the district’s study‑abroad effort — which began two years earlier — grew to more than 50 students this year and now runs multiple two‑week programs for high school students. Students described language immersion classes, cultural excursions, service and project work and hands‑on…
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