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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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#BCFirstNations #LanguageImmersion #LanguageLearning
August 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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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.

Download the handbook today fpcc.ca/resource/b-c...

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

👉🏾 Learn more by visiting fpcc.ca/stories/imme...

#languageimmersion #languagerevitalization #BCFirstNations
July 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Parents and advocates are demanding action from the PGCPS board to secure funding for language immersion programs and ensure safety measures for vulnerable students after alarming incidents.

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Parents and advocates press PGCPS on immersion funding, special‑education compliance and protections for nonverbal students
At the June 25 board meeting, parents and students urged the board to sustain language immersion programs, press for formal special‑education compliance measures, and consider safety tools (tracking devices or monitored classrooms) for nonverbal students after a parent reported an alleged incident.
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July 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Simi Valley Unified is launching an innovative dual-language immersion program at Arroyo Elementary, blending English and Spanish instruction to foster bilingualism from the start!

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Simi Valley Unified outlines plan to open two-way Spanish–English immersion at Arroyo Elementary
District leaders described a two-way dual-language immersion program at Arroyo Elementary that will open with two TK and two K classes, an 80/20 Spanish allocation for early grades and phased move to 50/50 instruction by upper elementary; the program includes targeted outreach, teacher training and a parent commitment agreement.
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May 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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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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My 1st author visit to a school in Fremont! Lila Bringhurst work.robdontstop.com/school-visit... #bilingualeducation #languageimmersion #authorvisit
March 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Utah's House just passed a bill that could reshape the future of dual-language immersion programs—sparking heated debates over teacher qualifications!

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House advances changes to dual‑language immersion bridge program, debate centers on teacher credential rule
Second substitute Senate Bill 77, refining Utah's dual language immersion and bridge program, passed the House 63–0. Debate focused on a requirement that concurrent‑enrollment language teachers hold a master's degree (or meet an exception approved by the partnering institution and LEA).
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February 27, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Parents and students are fighting to save vital language immersion and IB programs in Prince George's County, warning that proposed budget cuts could jeopardize academic futures.

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Parents and students urge PGCPS to preserve immersion and IB pathways after budget proposals
Dozens of parents, students and local officials urged the Prince George's County Board of Education to retain language immersion and International Baccalaureate programs, saying the proposed FY27 cuts would break long-standing K–12 pathways; the administration proposed an "Option B" to convert some neighborhood immersion programs to in-school lottery models.
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February 24, 2026 at 6:29 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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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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#AK #LanguageImmersion #CulturalRevitalization #AlaskaTribalEducation #LocalGovernance
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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#langsky tip of the day:

Do whatever you feel like doing / enjoy your (other) hobbies, but in your target language.

Today I spent 2 hours in a row reading about Magic the Gathering rules in Japanese. 🤓😅

#MTG #TCG #languageimmersion #Japanese #日本語 #languages
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Last year, I listened to Japanese podcasts for TWO HUNDRED HOURS. Imagine the progress I would had made if I had kept focus for every single minute of it... 🥺

Well, I guess it's time for a late new year's resolution. 💪

#langsky #podcasts #Japanese #languageimmersion #日本語
January 24, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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Ever excited for the good work being done at X̱aad Kíl Nee
(and already looking forward to our return trip!)

To read a bit about the language work being done in Massett check out the update on our website whereareyourkeys.org/or follow @playwayk on instagram

#WAYK #languageimmersion
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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The Best way to learn a new language? Daily immersion and conversations. www.ChatFellow.com can help you learn faster with daily immersion language learning scripts. Learn smarter, practice daily, and speak with confidence! #LearnLanguages #LanguageImmersion #FluentFaster
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 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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#TX #TexasEducation #LanguageImmersion #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #AcademicExcellence
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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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

#BCFirstNations #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageLearning #BCGrants #YESprogram #LanguageImmersion
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Looking forward to the talk by @lucasantibanez.bsky.social about #bilingualeducation and #schoolintegration at @sciencespo.bsky.social @cris-sciencespo.bsky.social this Friday November 14th! #UCLASchoolofEducation&InformationStudies #Dual-languageimmersion(DLI)
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Can Bilingual Education Generate Meaningful School Integration? A Case-Study of Los Angeles
CRIS & LIEPP Seminar with Lucrecia Santibañez (UCLA), November 14th, 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Weber district's new consolidated success plans promise streamlined accountability, but concerns over declining enrollment in dual-language immersion programs raise critical questions for the future.

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Weber district consolidates school success plans; review finds DLI cohorts outperforming peers but enrollment and retention declines prompt program-procedure, F
District staff presented consolidated school success plans that now serve multiple accountability functions and shared DLI data showing academic strengths and fiscal pressures, including higher per-student costs and enrollment declines between elementary and junior high.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM