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Manatee Schools Highlight Hispanic Heritage and Dual-Language Program as Enrollment Nears 40% Hispanic
Summary
District staff outlined Hispanic Heritage Month activities, state requirements for classroom instruction, and the district's growing dual-language program operating at four schools.
The School Board of Manatee County heard a presentation on Oct. 7 about the district's Hispanic Heritage Month activities and its dual-language instruction.
Deb Estes, director of ESOL and dual-language programs, told the board that Florida statute (section 1003.42) requires instruction related to cultural observances and that the state had circulated contests and awards tied to Hispanic Heritage Month. “One of the reasons Hispanic…
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