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5 Extraordinary Benefits of a Dual Language Program in Schools

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Dual language education integrates language minority students and language majority students for academic instruction in two languages. The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District's program aims for: BILINGUALISM - the ability to speak fluently in two languages, and BILITERACY - the ability to read and write in two languages. Studies show that people who are bilingual are nicer … [Read more...]

20 Ways of Identifying Gifted Children

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A “Gifted and Talented Student” means a child who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience or environment and who: Exhibits High Performance Capability in an Intellectual, Creative or Artistic Area Possesses an Unusual Capacity for Leadership Excels in a Specific Academic … [Read more...]

Bullying 101 – How to Talk About Bullying with Your Child [Part 3 of 3]

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School staff can do a great deal to prevent bullying and protect students, but they cannot do it alone. When your child is being bullied there are steps you can take to resolve the situation. In this three-part series on bullying, we will examine what bullying is and what it is not, the warning signs of bullying, the steps to take for preventing and reporting bullying, and how to talk to your … [Read more...]

Bullying 101 – 10 Warning Signs of Bullying [Part 2 of 3]

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Bullying 101 - Part 2 of 3 School staff can do a great deal to prevent bullying and protect students, but they cannot do it alone. When your child is being bullied there are steps you can take to resolve the situation. In this three-part series on bullying, we will examine what bullying is and what it is not, the warning signs of bullying, the steps to take for preventing and reporting … [Read more...]