Mandarin Immersion Parents Council

Links to the Chronicle’s series on Starr King

This series, written by San Francisco Chronicle Education Writer Jill Tucker, covers the first year of Mandarin Immersion at Starr King. It’s a nice picture of the school. One thing to keep in mind — Tucker only visited Starr King because Jose Ortega’s Mandarin program didn’t begin until the next year. But please keep in mind that if Tucker had spent a year at Jose Ortega, it would seem just as wonderful!

Article 1:
Monday, August 21, 2006
Starr King Elementary talks the talk (in Mandarin)
Students crossing town for language immersion

www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/21/BAGGCKM5AD1.DTL

Article 2
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Kindergarten students learning Mandarin fast in immersion class
Speechless as school began, they’re now amazingly proficient
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/04/01/BAGQ9OP42G39.DTL

Article 3
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
UPDATE: Mandarin Immersion Class, San Francisco
Chinese language program a stunning bilingual success
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/21/BAGGCKM5AD1.DTL