jonjon Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 HISD Board of Education approves creation of Arabic Language Immersion Magnet School WELCOME Greetings AIMS Community! I look forward to welcoming your children to the inaugural class of one of the nation’s first Arabic Immersion Schools. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin for both my bachelors and masters degrees, I began my teaching career in HISD at Lamar High School. After Lamar I joined the teaching staff of Houston Academy for International Studies (HAIS). In 2011, I became Dean of Instruction at HAIS, helping lead the school to achieve a National Blue Ribbon Award. Having spent my childhood in both Houston, Texas and Cairo, Egypt, I’m excited about leading a world-class school for Houston students. My experience in Cairo not only helped me learn Arabic, it broadened my world-view. The ability to communicate in another language is a marketable asset; fluency in Arabic is an extraordinary asset. While it may seem far away, learning Arabic will help your children gain jobs in the oil and gas industry, state department, and many multi-national corporations. Additionally, even before your children leave the walls of AIMS, their experiences in dual language will benefit them greatly. Research shows that bilingualism helps children develop their critical thinking, analytical skills, and an appreciation for different cultures. I look forward to a great school year! Kate D. Adams, Principal Email: Arabic Immersion Magnet School (AIMS)THE IMPORTANCE OF ARABIC IMMERSION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) In principle...Learning foreign languages is a good thing....Helps People communicate and understand each other better....JMHO Then obviously one is fully entitled to decide what languages to learn. Edited August 25, 2015 by umbertino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 sorry I do NOT believe this is a good thing...we have already made to many concessions to the so-called "religion of peace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleslayer Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 sorry I do NOT believe this is a good thing...we have already made to many concessions to the so-called "religion of peace" Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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