Utah Schools Employing Dual Language Programs

Many students find elementary school to be a daunting experience: thrust out of their houses, put in a building full of strangers and expected to study for hours. It’s easy to understand why adjusting to elementary school isn’t easy.

Now imagine on top of that not understanding the language spoken at the school.

An increasing number of children find themselves in at local schools, including two last month at Cherry Hill Elementary School in Orem.

“They didn’t speak a word of English,” Cherry Hill Principal Alisa Hart said. “It’s a real challenge.”"*

*From: http://newsnet.byu.edu
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