February 16, 2023

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

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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.