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White Bear Lake district says Spanish dual‑language kindergarten got off to a strong start
Summary
District presenters told the school board the dual‑language immersion kindergarten at Otter Lake and Matoska launched successfully, with full staffing, daily Spanish instruction, English phonics blocks and positive early assessment and family engagement indicators.
District leaders and guest presenters told the School Board of Independent School District 624 that the district’s new Spanish dual‑language immersion kindergarten has launched successfully and that families and teachers report strong early results.
The presenters, introduced by Dr. Gillespie, said the immersion classes at Otter Lake and Matoska began in August 2025. "It's truly in Spanish all day long," one presenter said, describing classroom routines that rely on visuals, songs and movement; students receive a daily…
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