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Elementary Spanish teachers tout classroom success and urge steps to expand program
Summary
Elementary Spanish teachers described weekly language instruction, cultural activities and early-language benefits and told the board that expanding the program to other schools depends on funding and finding qualified teachers.
Elementary Spanish teachers told the board that weekly 45-minute lessons in Warren and Miller schools use music, movement and cultural activities to introduce language and to support diverse learners.
"Elementary Spanish is inclusive. Every class has a 45 minute session once a week," Sarah Street, Warren elementary Spanish teacher, said. Street described crafts, songs and routines used across grades and invited board members…
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