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Parents are rallying to ensure the SFUSD's Mandarin immersion school opens on time, stressing that delays could drive families away from the program.

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Parents and advocates press SFUSD to open Mandarin immersion TK–8 on schedule
Dozens of parents, students and advocates urged the Board of Education to keep the new TK–8 Mandarin immersion school on track for 2027, asking staff to announce a temporary site before the Oct. 24 enrollment fair and to honor promised timelines so families can enroll.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:16 AM
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Trustees are grappling with the future of a K–5 dual language immersion program amid declining enrollment and staffing cuts—can they make it work without sacrificing existing programs?

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Trustees debate feasibility of K–5 dual language immersion amid staffing and enrollment declines
AJ Watson presented options for a K–5 dual language immersion program; trustees supported the idea in principle but raised concerns about staffing, sustainability given declining enrollment and recent position reductions, and whether the district can implement without harming other programs.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Exciting changes are coming to Oklahoma's education landscape with an expanded budget for scholarships and the launch of 16 new Cherokee language master-apprentice cohorts!

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Education, immersion and language programs expand in FY27 budget; scholarships and new cohorts highlighted
Education Services and the Language department described increases in scholarships, new Sequoia facilities operating costs and the addition of 16 Cherokee language master‑apprentice cohorts (8 in Kenwood, 8 in Greasy), plus investments in immersion schools and youth services.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Parents and community members are rallying to ensure the timely launch of a dedicated TK–8 Mandarin immersion school, fearing hundreds of children could miss vital immersion opportunities if delayed.

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Families press SFUSD to open TK–8 Mandarin immersion school on schedule; district vows September temporary-site announcement
Parents, staff and advocates urged the board to keep the planned TK–8 Mandarin immersion school on track for 2027 and called for an announcement of a temporary site before the October enrollment fair; superintendent said staff will announce a temporary site in September and will run a community-driven process for the permanent site in December–January.
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September 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Superintendent McKay Robinson is taking proactive steps to preserve dual-language immersion programs, but new enrollment criteria could reshape the future of these vital educational opportunities.

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Board weighs rules to preserve dual-language immersion programs amid declining enrollment
Superintendent McKay Robinson presented a first reading proposing clear numerical thresholds to preserve two‑class dual-language immersion (DLI) cohorts — recommending 50 committed immersion seats and at least 19 neighborhood (non‑immersion) seats by Jan. 15 — and asked the board to publicize the plan and consider moving to second reading at the Sept. 1 meeting.
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August 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Xulimut Benjamin Joseph is becoming fluent in Hul’q’umi’num with the help of his 3 mentors and FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers Program.

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August 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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June 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Are you applying to FPCC's Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) or Youth Empowered Speakers (YES)?

The Mentor-Apprentice Program Handbook is a key resource for these #LanguageImmersion programs.

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August 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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FPCCs' Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) & Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections (MAPC) and Youth-Empowered Speakers Program are now accepting applications.

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July 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Applications are now open for the Youth Empowered Speakers (YES) program! ✨

The deadline to apply for YES is January 13, 2026! ⏰

Apply today! Visit fpcc.ca/yes

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November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Newly translated resource: Latin American Spanish version of FPCC's "Culture Camps for Language Learning: An Immersion Handbook" via @e-l-p.bsky.social

Download the manual at: drive.google.com/file/d/1dCNs...

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Recurso recientemente traducido: "Campamentos Culturales para el Aprendiza de Lenguas Indígenas: Manual de Inmersión Lingüística y Cultural" de @fpcc.ca !

Incluye ejemplos, historias e imágenes de comunidades indígenas de Latinoamérica.

Descarga el manual en: bit.ly/ELP-Campamen...
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August 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The future of the beloved Italian Immersion program hangs in the balance as passionate voices unite to fight for its survival in Milwaukee's schools.

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Milwaukee Public Schools evaluates future of Italian Immersion program amidst community concerns
District officials assess sustainability of Italian Immersion School with declining enrollment and community support.
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June 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Book review published at doi.org/10.1075/jicb... #Chinese #languageimmersion
February 4, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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#Cherokee #LanguageImmersion Middle school on course to open this year www.cherokeephoenix.org/education/mi...
Middle school on course to open this year
The Cherokee Nation’s language-focused middle school in Tahlequah is on track to open this year for the fall semester.
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May 2, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Kanien’kéha adult immersion gathering held entirely in the language: A gathering last month of teachers and administrators from each Kanien’kéha adult immersion program across six Kanienʼkehá:ka communities was held entirely in the language, with simultaneous interpretation. #Kanienkéha…
Kanien’kéha adult immersion gathering held entirely in the language: A gathering last month of teachers and administrators from each Kanien’kéha adult immersion program across six Kanienʼkehá:ka communities was held entirely in the language, with simultaneous interpretation. #Kanienkéha #IndigenousLanguages #CulturalPreservation #LanguageImmersion #CommunityGathering
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August 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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"Language is often viewed asa mere technicality in climate negotiations. However... the consequences of exclusionary language are severe."

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Natalie Gwatirisa on LinkedIn: Language is often viewed as a mere technicality in climate negotiations…
Language is often viewed as a mere technicality in climate negotiations. However, its significance extends far beyond semantics. Language has the power to…
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November 21, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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"Bilingualism is perceived as a talent for white students and as a deficit for students of color."

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Language is Not the Problem, Racism is the Problem – Demystifying Language Project
Students of color are always being told that they need to change the way they speak. But what if, instead, educators changed the way they listen?
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November 21, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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S'true, dis > “The minute you speak to someone you’re engaging in an identity negotiation" #langchat #earlylang #exchangestudent #culturalexchange #languageimmersion #globalstudent #worldlanguage #iteachwl #giftedstudent #giftedandtalented #bilingual #multilingual #polyglot
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Feel more fun in French? Your personality can change depending on the language you speak
Our perceptions of the culture associated with a given language can impact our behavior.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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November 13, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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November 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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November 13, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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Parents are rallying to save the Wortham Oaks Spanish immersion program, citing its critical role in academic success and community engagement amid looming budget cuts.

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Parents and educators urge Judson ISD to preserve Wortham Oaks Spanish immersion program amid budget talks
Multiple parents and program representatives asked the Judson ISD board to keep the Wortham Oaks Spanish immersion program, request grandfathering for current students, and provide a clear cost-benefit analysis before any elimination; speakers warned of enrollment loss and cited a five-year program commitment.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Tribal leaders are advocating for a groundbreaking pilot program that aims to empower local governance in education and revitalize indigenous languages through new public schools in Alaska.

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House Education Committee hears tribal compacting pilot update as tribes push for language immersion and local governance
Tribal leaders and education partners briefed the House Education Committee on a proposed pilot (HB 59 / SB 66) to allow five tribally compacted public schools; presenters emphasized language revitalization, local governance equivalent to a school district, teacher certification pathways, and funding/timing questions tied to a June 30, 2028 start date.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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August 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Students from Hampden-Wilbraham immersed themselves in Spanish culture during an unforgettable trip to Andalusia, earning certificates while mastering the language through cooking, flamenco, and real-life interactions!

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Students engage in immersive Spanish experience during trip to Andalusia
Students practiced Spanish through tours, cooking lessons, and interactions with local peers.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM