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Curriculum and Instruction
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| DATE: | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Recognition of World Languages State Competition Winners (Secondary Education-Curriculum and Instruction Division) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| Students studying a world language recently competed in a statewide competition that included poetry recitation and skits. Spanish learners competed against other districts throughout the state.
The importance and advantages of learning a world language is continuing to increase day to day. Apart from being able to converse with people in their own language, it also teaches tolerance, understanding, and cultural awareness. Learning a world language opens the door to other cultures and helps students become more competitive in the global market place. We would like to recognize the students from Tampa Bay Technical High School who placed 1st in the Florida Spanish State Competition 2012. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| All Strategic Objectives | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No) | |
| This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| N/A | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Morgado, Supervisor, K-12 World Languages | |
| Denny B. Oest | Wynne A. Tye | |
| General Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451 |
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221 |
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| C 07 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120501_500 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 07 | ||