MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A dual-language program in four Manatee County elementary schools is expanding, giving students more time to develop skills in both English and Spanish.
Starting next school year, the program will expand into middle schools.
The program is currently offered at:
- Daughtrey Elementary (K-3)
- Braden River Elementary (K-3)
- Palmetto Elementary (K-2)
- Prine Elementary (K-1)
Parent cites early language benefits
Erika Ruzanov has three sons in Manatee County schools. She said she is excited they will have the opportunity to continue building their Spanish skills instead of having that learning stop after elementary school…