Conroe ISD dual language program saved

Conroe ISD’s dual-language program to continue – for now
Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis Null proposed discontinuing the program because of a budget deficit, and also because of staffing shortages and a decline in enrollment in the program, but tabled that plan after pushback from community members.
Conroe ISD to vote on shutting down dual language program, shocking parents
There were days when Kristina Otto's daughter would come home from school at Lamar Elementary in Conroe ISD exhausted after a day of learning her core curriculum in Spanish—her child's second language.
How Schools Can Expand Dual-Language Immersion Programs
What these programs look like can vary across the country but typically, a dual-language immersion program covers kindergarten through 5th grade and students learn academic content while also receiving language instruction in both English and a partner language—often Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or French.
Controversy over dual language program’s potential removal in Conroe ISD
Parents and community members rally after hearing rumors about the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in Conroe ISD.
Conroe ISD reverses decision to consider ending dual language program
In an unexpected move on Tuesday night, Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null pulled the administration's recommendation to sunset the district's dual language program. Null's decision to withdraw action to end the "highly desirable" program comes amid significant backlash from parents and teachers involved in the immersive English and Spanish learning curriculum environment.
Community outcry leads Conroe ISD superintendent to withdraw a plan to end its dual language program
Conroe ISD Superintendent Curtis Null received a standing ovation Tuesday after he announced he was withdrawing a recommendation to end the Two-Way Immersion Dual Language program and apologized to a packed house for the lack of transparency.
Conroe ISD dual language program saved after superintendent previously moved to end the program
Conroe ISD is scrapping plans to end its dual language program after parents have been fighting the school district to keep it.
Conroe ISD board withdraws plan to end dual language program
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Conroe ISD to vote on ending dual language enrichment program
Conroe ISD's dual language program is facing the budget ax, expecting to save the district $1.2 million by cutting the program amid a budget deficit.
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