West Liberty District Tries Voluntary Dual Language Program
A parent voices concerns about using children as guinea pigs while others note positive outcomes. The district adopts a voluntary dual language program in West Liberty, serving a student body that includes about 35 percent Hispanic students.
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Dual language program eyed by West Liberty district
The West Liberty district plans a fall start for a dual language curriculum funded partly by a 1.7 million federal grant with a 218000 local share. Parents debated the plan at a February meeting while critics worry about costs and effectiveness.
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