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In Dare County Schools, Spanish Dual Language Immersion programs are available in each elementary school - we interviewed teacher Xoshilt Romero and Innovation Director Johanna Parker on the impacts of this program on the community and the experiences of teaching bi-literacy both in person, and virtually! Its our first bilingual interview, as well! Interested in finding out more? Check out the resources or reach out to Johanna Parker!
"We came to share. To see everyone as an equal. {My colleagues} are willing to learn, and willing to help." - Xoshilt Romero
"We came to share. To see everyone as an equal. {My colleagues} are willing to learn, and willing to help." - Xoshilt Romero
"Making sure that our kids have a global, diverse experience in school is really important to us in Dare County." - Johanna Parker
"Making sure that our kids have a global, diverse experience in school is really important to us in Dare County." - Johanna Parker
In this episode, the following resources are referenced - either as inspiration for the content, or to supplement what is discussed. We encourage you to explore them.
In this episode, the following resources are referenced - either as inspiration for the content, or to supplement what is discussed. We encourage you to explore them.
Spanish Immersion in Dare County Schools
Dare County Schools and Participate Learning launch dual language programs by EdNC {March 2020}
Overview video by CurrentTV {Video}
Dare Dual Language Takes Off by WRAL {March 2021}
Benefits of a Bilingual Brain by Participate Learning