DENVER — At Denver Center for International Studies (DCIS) at Fairmont, education extends beyond traditional classroom walls as students immerse themselves in both English and Spanish, learning not just a second language but the cultures that come with it.
The Denver Public Schools elementary program offers early full-immersion education, teaching students from early childhood education through fifth grade in both languages. The model aims to create bilingual, culturally aware students who can navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
“We are trying to share our love to students through rigorous education, while we create opportunities for our students to become critical thinkers,” said Cesar Sanchez, the school’s principal…