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North Penn students showcase world-language programs; petition seeks ASL 3 course

North Penn School District Board of Education · February 20, 2026
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Students from North Penn High School described classroom and travel experiences in world-language classes and asked the board to add ASL 3; the board praised students and acknowledged a petition reported to have 200 signatures.

Bridal Akas, the Spanish teacher and world language department chair at North Penn High School, introduced students who described how language classes have shaped academic and cultural opportunities for them.

"I truly believe that our students that walk through world language are among the best," Akas told the School Board during the district's student-spotlight segment. Students then took turns describing experiences in Latin, Japanese, German,…

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