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Our beliefs about how young minds grow--and how they can be nurtured
and mentored to grow stronger and more curious--are well illustrated
by our approach to world languages. We know that young students grow
quickly into language literacy through early exposure, and that's why
Spanish instruction is part of every classroom, Early School through grade
4, with dedicated, highly trained Spanish instructors.
That's just the beginning. As students move through the whole Prairie
experience, they'll be exposed to world cultures and languages not only
in Spanish, but also Mandarin and French. One-on-one learning, active
classroom engagement, and teachers fueled by dedication, intellect and
passion are powerful ingredients in language mastery.
Fluency in a second or even third language creates more than a flexible,
alert mind. It opens doors and creates opportunities in an increasingly
interconnected world.
Early language exposure makes a major difference
in young minds preparing to engage the world.
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