8legs: Jefferson parish public schools

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This Jefferson Parish program is raising bilingual teaching

Jefferson Parish expands its bilingual program to 12 elementary campuses as state certification increases.
State recognition designates Birney and 10 other schools as certified language immersion sites.
The program aims to build fluency in both languages by teaching core subjects in English and Spanish.
Students progress from predominantly Spanish to balanced bilingual instruction over time.
Immersion support fosters collaboration, benefiting both program and non-program peers.
District enrollment in the program reflects a rise in Hispanic student population.
La. standards require site visits and immersion coordinators for certification.
Experts cite cognitive and academic benefits of dual-language learning.
State recognition of Birney as a certified immersion school supports program expansion.
Jefferson Parish’s bilingual program started strongest in 2018 and has grown since.

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