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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of World Languages State Competition Winners for 2015 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The importance and advantages of learning a world language are continuing to increase daily.  Learning a world language opens the door to other cultures and helps students to become more competitive in the global marketplace.  It also teaches tolerance, understanding, and cultural awareness. 

Students studying Spanish recently competed in a statewide competition that included poetry, recitations, impromptu speeches, and dialogues against other districts throughout the state.

The 2015 World Languages State Competition Winner is Tampa Bay Technical High School who placed first.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Melissa Morgado, Supervisor, World Languages K-12
Leslie S. Granich   Denny B. Oest
Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary
(813) 272-4451
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
    C 05
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150428_689 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 05