Budget cuts this year in the Edina School District resulted in many programs being lost that many parents considered as an integral part to their children's education. The $2.3 million in budget reductions for the 2011-2012 school year resulted in the Spanish program being cut at the elementary level. Edina Community Education Services is stepping in and now offering world languages for elementary students as part of a pilot program. The pilot program offers many different languages. The program goes as far as to connect Edina’s elementary students with their very own teacher live from Shanghai, China. Virtual learning is a growing thing across the country and it has been met with many positive results.
Many parents are very happy with the program and appreciate the opportunity for their children to be able to learn a second language. Currently there are 175 students from K-5 grade that are enrolled in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French and Latin courses. The classes run about an hour long and the students meet either after school or on the weekends. The most popular class being offered is Spanish at this time.
Edina Community Education plans to offer even more language classes next year. If you are interested in learning more about the youth programs that Edina Community Education Services offer, visitedinacommunityed.org or call 952-848-3952.
The community of Edina is committed to providing the best education possible. Contact me and I would love to help you sell or a buy a home in Edina.
Kim Melin
Real Estate Advisor/Edina Realty
952-201-4758
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