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Parents and community urge Higley USD to preserve Mandarin dual-immersion and elementary electives
Summary
Multiple parents and community members told the board the Mandarin dual-immersion program and elementary electives are at risk with further budget cuts; speakers warned program losses would reduce enrollment advantages and urged prioritizing classrooms and staff over internal disputes.
Several parents and community members used the public-comment period to urge the Higley Unified School District governing board to protect the Mandarin dual-immersion program and other elementary electives threatened by proposed budget reductions.
"The Mandarin dual immersion language program represents a competitive advantage that sets HUSD apart from other schools," said Sam Warren, a Coronado Elementary parent. He warned that further cuts would shrink jobs and could eliminate elementary band, orchestra, art, library/media…
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