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Why don't we expose our kids to foreign language before 7th grade?

10/7/2015

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This chart was created by an LCPS mom concerned about the elimination of all elementary foreign language offerings in our schools. I organized a LEAP meeting last year with the WaPo reporter whose October, 2014 article on which this chart is based.

The eliminated program was never intended to produce kids who could speak fluent Spanish but instead to lay a foundation. That's what the mom who created this chart said it did for her child, and I've heard that from others as well. There was talk of replacing the old program with an immersion pilot program but it has never happened. There are numerous studies that exposure to foreign language at an early age makes it easier to learn not only that foreign language, but also English and increases critical thinking skills in general.

On the other hand, my opponent lists eliminating all LCPS elementary foreign language as an accomplishment he's proud of on his website, while the K-8 private school he sent his kids to teaches Spanish in every grade.

If I'm elected, I will work to provide early foreign language opportunities for our kids in Loudoun's public schools.
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Rony
10/19/2015 10:33:37 am

Hi Mrs. Maloney, my name is Rony Roman. I am a senior at Broad Run High School and I am doing a government project on the 2015 Loudoun County Elections. My teacher is Mr. Ahearn and my 5th block class would like to know more about this topic on foreign languages not given to the students before 7th grade. I would really appreciate it if you could stop by anytime on B days before the 29th of October. If you have any questions, you can contact my teacher via email kevin.ahearn@lcps.org

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