Fla. district recruits Spanish teachers for dual language program
Fifteen teachers from Spain joined the Palm Beach County School District in Florida this year in an effort to enhance dual language learning opportunities for students. Schools participating in the Visiting Teachers Program offer instruction in English half of the day and in Spanish the rest of the day. The program also helps keep English speakers and English language learners in the same classroom. "They're learning from each other," program planner Sandra Medrano-Arroyo said. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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RESOURCES FOR 21ST CENTURY LANGUAGE LEARNING For language programs that include students with IEP plans or with schedules that include multi-level classes, technology can help teachers differentiate what students are working on in a seamless, time-effective way. Jim Buoye, District Supervisor of World Languages, NVRHS, NJ discusses how his networked labs meet these needs. Watch the video.
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Spain sees growing demand for Chinese lessons
A growing number of schools and language centers in Spain are offering Chinese language lessons to young learners. The push for such programs comes as China's role in the global economy expands. Some Spanish parents and educators also see speaking Chinese as a path to future job prospects. "Chinese seems to me an essential language in today's world, and the best way to learn it is from an early age," parent Sara Vergara said. The Japan Times/Agence France-Presse/Jiji Press (Japan)
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Jobs for language interpreters, translators expected to grow by 25K
Foreign language fluency will become even more coveted in the job market of the future, according to U.S Department of Labor statistics. The agency estimates jobs for interpreters and translators will increase by 25,000 this decade. Such job opportunities range from working for corporations to school districts to government organizations. CNNMoney
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Mich. weighs retention for third grade students based on reading scores
Lawmakers in Michigan are debating legislation that would require retention for third grade students who do not pass the reading portion of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program exam. The proposal -- by state Rep. Amanda Price, R-Park Township -- has drawn criticism because, among other concerns, it does not allow accommodations for students with disabilities or English language learners. If approved, more than 36,000 students would repeat the third grade because they did not score as reading proficient on the exam. MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration)
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