Tag: language
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Our View: Demands aren’t the right way to move district forward
After the Eau Claire school district announced it was planning to eliminate the Hmong and Japanese language we said we hoped the district would find a way to keep the programs. There’s real value in … Read Full Article
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Letter demands accountability from ECASD over language program controversy
Several area advocacy groups are demanding continued accountability from the Eau Claire Area School District following a controversial decision to discontinue the schools’ Hmong and Japanese language … Read Full Article
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ECASD reverses decision on Hmong, Japanese languages discontinuation
Area School District Superintendent Michael Johnson announced Monday the district will not discontinue its Hmong and Japanese language courses, as previously announced. Limited information has been … Read Full Article
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ECASD not changing language offerings
The ECASD will continue to offer six language options at the high school level and will NOT narrow language options to four starting in 2023-24, as previously stated. Hmong and Japanese will NOT be … Read Full Article
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ECASD changes course, says they will continue to offer Hmong, Japanese languages
Officials with the Eau Claire Area School District said Monday they no longer intend to make changes two of their language courses. Read Full Article
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School board to consider program changes
Following last week’s public outcry over the discontinuation of the Eau Claire Area School District’s Japanese and Hmong language courses, the Eau Claire school board has opted … Read Full Article
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Community rallies around saving Japanese, Hmong language programs
Buzzing with energy and overflowing into the halls of the Area School District Administration Building, members of the community gathered before the School Board to make their collective voice heard … Read Full Article
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ECASD to make changes to language courses
Some of the language classes taught in the Eau Claire Area School District are expected to look different next school year. Superintendent of the Eau Claire Area School District Mike Johnson said the … Read Full Article
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Our View: Language programs worth saving
The protests against cutting two foreign language programs at Eau Claire public schools should give school officials pause. It’s an appropriate response, but those hoping to save the Japanese and … Read Full Article
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Eau Claire advocacy group concerned about ECASD language course changes
Changes are coming to two world languages courses in the Eau Claire Area School District, and some families are not happy about the decision. Read Full Article
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Scotts Elementary celebrates Hmong Heritage Day (Photos)
BY KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary School’s English as a Second Language Department displayed embroidery, weaving cloth, money bags and other … Read Full Article
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Hmong programs in Fresno studied by Minnesota educators
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Minnesota educators visited Fresno to look at Fresno Unified’s Hmong dual language immersion programs, according to the school district. School officials the district is … Read Full Article
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Elementary students celebrate, get glimpse of Hmong New Year
Tags: celebrate, clothes, Eau Claire, elementary school, English, Hmong, language, New Year, school, studentsEAU CLAIRE (WQOW) – Bells jingled on traditional clothes as an Eau Claire elementary school celebrated Hmong New Year. Locust Lane Elementary School’s English language learner department gave students … Read Full Article
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Hmong-speaking election judges aren’t only bridging language gaps
Additionally, the judges provide representation and a comforting presence for folks who might not be familiar with voting. Read Full Article
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How a new class is helping SPASH students learn about Hmong language, culture and history
STEVENS POINT – A new year-long elective class aimed at helping Hmong students connect to their heritage launched this year at Stevens Point Area Senior High. The class is focused on teaching … Read Full Article
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Boys & Girls Club of Portage County opens site embracing Hmong culture and language
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County has opened a new site at McKinley Elementary School to help Hmong students connect to their culture and language. Read Full Article
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Hmong Language and Culture Middle Schools opens in St. Paul
Just two minutes away from St. Paul’s Hmong Village, a new middle school is integrating the culture into its everyday learning. Read Full Article