1st Post: Regents exams are being cut this year. Even thought it costs only $700,000 to fund this assessment, a bar was set for these students in a state that recognized the importance of learning languages. We, as a nation, receive so much more value from this small amount of money. Who are the victims: the students and future communities. We need to be able to communicate with our neighbors, negotiate in business and be prepared with security for our nation. Then there are the potential friends of the world we will not meet. Go to this radio interview to hear comments and opinions.
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/6650/0/1812593/Education/Budget.Cut.Victims.Foreign.Language.Regents.Exams
2nd Post: Because of the 2011 $1 billion cut, foreign language classes will no longer fall under the class size amendment. Florida foreign language teachers can expect more students in their classes in 2011. This was not a good idea even though Florida voters chose this because it took away stability from the local school system. It makes it law everywhere and takes away the flexibility from a principal or school district.
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