Arabic Immersion School Will Be One Of The First In U.S.

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June 22, 2015

Arabic is one of the most popular languages in the world, with almost 300 million speakers. Soon, children as young as 4 years old will learn Arabic at a new public school in Houston, Texas.

The Arabic Immersion Magnet School is one of the first programs of its kind in the nation, and it’s also stirring some controversy.

Laura Isensee with Here & Now contributor Houston Public Media has the story.

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Laura Isensee, education reporter for Houston Public Media. She tweets @lauraisensee.

This segment aired on June 22, 2015.

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