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Youth ask about Chinese, Creole and other languages; candidates back expanded language options and local steps
Summary
High-school youth asked candidates how they would expand language offerings. Candidates and incumbents proposed grow-your-own teacher programs, community partnerships, cultural events and curriculum steps toward dual-language options while noting funding and teacher-supply constraints.
A pair of student leaders asked candidates how they would help add Asian and other world languages at Malden High School. Candidates broadly supported expanding language offerings but said hiring qualified teachers and funding are obstacles.
Mei, a senior, said students wrote a 10-page report urging more Asian languages. Nam asked, "What's your specific plan to help bring more inclusive languages, like…
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