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“The dual language program stimulates a child’s cognitive, social and linguistic development,” Sinapi noted.
“I think it’s important that we continue to expand the language programs in our schools,” Kwok said. “Being bilingual will make our students more valuable in the workplace. They’ll get better jobs if they speak other languages fluently.”
“Learning a second language is important to prepare students to compete in today’s global society,” agreed Principal Bermejo. “It is exciting to see that in such a short amount of time, students are reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish and English.”
“The more languages the students learn, the more valuable they become,” the congresswoman said. “They will be able to get good jobs in the global economy.”
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