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Winchester City Public Schools highlights international teachers and dual-language learning
Summary
District speakers described 38 international teachers ("almost 10% of our workforce") and urged global, dual-language approaches; visiting educators from abroad praised the exchange program and listed dozens of languages spoken in the community.
Staff member said the Winchester district recognized a changing, growing community more than a decade ago and has since welcomed a substantial international teaching presence. "You know, 11 years ago, our school board, this is prior to my coming here to Winchester, recognized that this community was changing," the staff member said, adding that "we have 38 international teachers that have joined our teaching ranks, almost 10% of our workforce."
A presenter elaborated on why the shift matters for classroom practice, saying global education is about connection as much as content. "We're…
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