How a Hmong immersion program revitalizes language and cross-cultural understanding
California is expanding dual immersion programs statewide, after repealing a law that limited bilingual education. A Hmong-English dual language immersion program in Fresno Unified helps children learn their grandparents’ language and culture, and
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Show Notes
California is expanding dual immersion programs statewide, after repealing a law that limited bilingual education. A Hmong-English dual language immersion program in Fresno Unified helps children learn their grandparents’ language and culture, and it promotes cross-cultural understanding. This episode includes a visit to Vang Pao Elementary School in Fresno Unified and audio from a teacher, a student and the principal.
Guests:
- Sharon Vang, fourth grade teacher, Vang Pao Elementary School, Fresno Unified School District
- Yua Lee, principal, Vang Pao Elementary School, Fresno Unified School District
- Irene Her, student, Vang Pao Elementary School, Fresno Unified School District
- Ashleigh Panoo, reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
- Hmong is a ‘dying’ language – but it’s being preserved at this Fresno school
- California to boost number of bilingual teachers in Asian languages
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.