Dive into summer reading — and earn prizes Summer vacation does not have to mean a vacation from reading! The summer months are a great time for children to expand their literary world, learn to enjoy reading for fun, sharpen skills and bridge the gap between school years with a Summer Reading Program. Both the Metropolitan Library System and the Pioneer Library System provide kids and adults opportunities to track reading and earn prizes. Visit your local library for more details, or check out metrolibrary.org/ summerreading or pioneerlibrarysystem.org.
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Norman Public Schools announces new Spanish Language Academy for upcoming school year Norman Public Schools is launching a Spanish Language Academy for PreK through fifth grade students in the 2025-26 school year. Located on the campus of Truman Primary and Truman Elementary, the Spanish Language Academy is open to all families, both inside and outside the district. Families residing within the district will be given priority enrollment.
The Spanish Language Academy is designed for students to develop proficiency in both Spanish and English, ensuring students excel academically while fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of different cultures. According to NPS, research supports the idea that starting language acquisition early, especially through bilingual education, has many benefits. Studies indicate that early language learning enhances students’ overall language capacity, leading to stronger problem-solving and listening abilities.
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