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Parents tell Norwalk board Silvermine dual-language program strayed from 50/50 model; they ask for review
Summary
Multiple parents and community members told the Norwalk Board on Feb. 3 that Silvermine Elementary's dual-language model has been altered, with lost Spanish intervention services, inconsistent Spanish assessments, uncertified hires and reduced immersion; callers asked the board to restore a 50/50 model and to order an independent compliance review.
Several parents and community members pressed the Norwalk Board of Education on Feb. 3 to take action after months of concerns about the Silvermine dual-language program.
Angela Geraldo, speaking remotely, summarized what she described as "systemic lapses" over three years: Spanish intervention services removed, Spanish assessments inconsistent or unavailable to families, non-daily Spanish instruction substituted with art or specials on some days, and hiring of staff without proper dual-language certification. "I respectfully ask the board to restore the…
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