NEWS RELEASE
Maricopa Unified School District is excited to announce the expansion of signature programming to include dual language programming for preschool and kindergarten students.
Dual language classes will be offered in English/Mandarin or English/Spanish beginning in July 2021.
Program locations at Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Elementary Schools.
MUSD plans to expand the program each year to include additional grade levels. Here’s a sneak peek at what dual language programming can offer early learners.
BENEFITS
- Higher self-esteem and confidence
- Improved reading abilities
- Better problem solving
- Improved cognitive stimulation
- Higher levels of engagement
- Promotes bilingualism and biliteracy
- Greater cultural competency
PROGRAM FEATURES
- English/Mandarin or English/Spanish programming
- Certified teachers
- Research-based curriculum
- Instruction and assessment in two languages
- Students communicate in two languages
- Progressive immersion in future grade levels
- Open enrollment
RESERVE A SPACE
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