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politics1d ago
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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