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These Houston Schools Take World Language Learning to the Next Level

Houston Schools, Schools February 13, 2015 at 6:00 am

Multilingualism is a tremendous asset, opening up new career opportunities and new cultural horizons. And even without attaining full fluency in another language, students can benefit greatly from language learning. A host of studies have shown second language learning to have positive effects ranging from strengthened cognitive abilities to increasedRead More

HISD Considers Language Immersion Program in Arabic

HISD Considers Language Immersion Program in Arabic

Education News, HISD, Schools November 7, 2014 at 10:57 pm

UPDATE: As of 11/14/2014, HISD is officially moving forward on plans for an Arabic immersion magnet school. The Houston Chronicle has more. HISD is well-established as a hotspot for excellent programs in world languages. A combined total of 11 languages are offered in HISD schools, starting as early as PreKRead More