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World language facilitators recommend exploratory middle‑school model and urgent resource updates
Summary
World language facilitators reported strong K–8 participation but a high‑school enrollment cliff; they recommended exploring a sixth‑grade sampling model, updating outdated Spanish materials, and addressing sparse German resources.
Don Abs and Janet Jackson presented the world language department’s evaluate‑phase work. They described a vision to develop global competency and workforce skills, and said the district still offers three languages through AP and out‑of‑country trips — a relatively broad offering for the region.
Presenters flagged enrollment concerns: they reported high middle‑school participation (about 70% at one site) and a substantial decline at the high‑school…
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