Language immersion schools flourish in D.C.
LANGUAGE IMMERSION: Demand for language immersion programs are high in D.C., as evidenced by the long wait list.
By Moriah Costa | Watchdog.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Snippets of French, Mandarin, English and Spanish can be heard throughout the classrooms and hallways of D.C. International Public Charter School.
A group of middle schoolers speak in Spanish as they learn geography, while next door students practice their French.
“At DCI we really think it’s important to learn a language and to be internationally (aware),” said Monona, a sixth grade student who is learning Chinese.
Monona is an ambassador for the school and gives me a tour of the building as she explains how students are immersed in one of three different languages.
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