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District lays out $8M–$11M plan to expand dual-language programming across Sioux City schools
Summary
District staff outlined options to phase dual-language instruction into up to 11 elementary schools and three middle schools, estimating total full implementation costs of about $8.3 million for a one-subject middle-school model and $11.1 million for a four-subject middle-school model; staffing and space constraints were emphasized.
District staff presented a phased plan to expand dual-language instruction at the Jan. 12 Sioux City Community School District board meeting, offering both smaller-scale and full-implementation cost models.
Miss Bemis and Dr. Bradford said current dual-language programming exists at Irving Elementary and the staff proposal would phase in kindergarten at additional elementary schools, adding one grade per year until full K–5…
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