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Where to Send My Son to Kindergarten - What Would You Do?
Asked by J.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2012
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We are currently trying to decide where to send my son to school next year. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall, and our school district gives parents the op...
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- I think it is an amazing opportunity for your child to learn Mandarin now and you shouldn't worry about the English learning part esp if your child is precocious. I ha...
- I had a similar situation with my eldest. We commuted to the Spanish immersion program for 7 years (although not as far as 30 minutes, more like 20). In my experience,...
- Whatever you do DON'T make your decision based on what your son says he wants. He is five and has no clue about how to choose a school or program of study, no matter ...
My Mother in Law
Asked by R.P. from Tampa
on March 16, 2007
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my husband is puerto rican and so is his family. i get along with his family just fine however, since the birth of our son my mother in law constantly talks spanish to...
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- Hi, R.! I have lived for many years in Miami, so I can tell you that most people of spanish descent do not intent to hurt your feelings when they talk their language ...
- Hi R., I applaud you for taking the initiative to learn Spanish. I have to disagree with many of the others who have responded because I do not think you are ove...
- R., don't take it to the heart....i am sure if she is saying something wrong or outta place your husband will talk to his mom, however this is really good that she is ...
Paralegal
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on March 3, 2011
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Any paralegals out there??? Do you like your career? Is it worth me getting the certification. I found a great school where I can complete the certification. The c...
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- I have a paralegal certificate (probably from the great school you mentioned), and received honors, top grades and headed out into the world. It has been three years a...
- I am an attorney turned stay-at-home mom married to an attorney. I would look into the job market for legal assistants in your area first. Some areas and some law fi...
- I was a paralegal for about 15 years before giving it up to be a SAHM. That was 7-years ago. I had a love-hate relationship going on with my chosen profession. I lo...
Dual Language - Spanish or Chinese
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on October 19, 2011
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We have the option of enrolling our kids starting in kindergarten in either a Chinese or Spanish immersion program at the public school. Any thoughts on either?
We ...
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- My vote is Spanish, much more used in the US.
- My vote is for Spanish simply because it's a language that is more prevalent in society today and can open up many jobs in the future. Imagine the possibilities if yo...
- I learned chinese as an adult. If it were me (and I have considered it, but the closest one is about 50 miles away) I would do the chinese program. It is the "harder"...
Latin Vs. Spanish or French for High School Foreign Language
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 14, 2012
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Our two oldest are choosing their courses for Freshman year in high school. My son didn't take a foreign language in middle school because he's on an IEP and in the re...
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- I took French, but looking back, I wish I had taken Spanish. I do have a solid base in French, which comes in semi-helpful since my job has me working with people in S...
- I took both Latin and French in high school. I don't think Latin is difficult unless you have poor study habits, it is just a lot of memorization. If you don't study y...
- Latin is not a bad language to learn: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, they are rooted in Latin. If it were me, I'd take 1 or 2 years of Latin, then move to Spani...
Dual Language Program
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on January 8, 2013
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My daughter's school will start offering a dual language program and my husband and I have really been thinking about it. Is there anyone that has thier child in a du...
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- I love it, My son just started it this year in Kindergarten and at first he was a little afraid in spanish class, because he did not understand what the teacher was sa...
- My daughter is in Kindergarten in the LISD district, not far from you. She is in the dual language program. We love the program. She is learning to read and write in E...
- My son was in a dual immersion program for two years, and there were many things to love about it. I loved that my son did pick up a lot of Spanish very quickly, a...
Need Help About Moving
Asked by M.W. from New York
on November 3, 2012
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i am 54 and just lost my job in 2012 after 30years- i live in ny and my taxes/expenses are alot, have not been able to find any decent job and have a potenetial buyer...
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- Well, my son is a third year at RIT. Second son was looking at Nazareth but chose Siena instead. Here, where we live, very specifically Saratoga County, we are actu...
- No. Carolina is beautiful and I have heard there is a big population of people from the great northeast that have relocated there. My kids are getting older, too. The ...
- actually, I think that now is the perfect time to move. your kids aren't in a high school or lower and would be able to travel, or you travel to them as needed. My ...
Any Teacher Out There???
Asked by P. from Houston
on April 9, 2008
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Hello mamasource moms,
Yes, it's me again. I've been asking a few questions on work-at-home employment and so far no luck! Now, I have a great new idea so that I ...
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- I went through Region IV's teacher certification program last year. I had been teaching in private schools for 8 years so I had plenty of experience to go on. Many p...
- I am currently in school to become a teacher. I wanted to get an idea of how I would feel in a classroom without having to sub since it is a large pay cut for me. I vo...
- The starting teacher salary is around 42k. The emergency certification programs cost a couple of thousand dollars (4 I think) and the district takes that money direct...
Off Topic - but Still Wondering...
Asked by J.S. from Austin
on February 22, 2013
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I'm just stirring the pot I'm sure... however:
As I was heading out for an errand in downtown Austin, I noticed a parade of people. I was trying to figure out "hmm...
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- I don't know if you're missing something, I just disagree. Really, this land has hundreds of "native" languages. Dine (Navajo) and Cherokee are two of the most widely ...
- I couldn't agree with you more. Learn the language of the country your in before hollering about reform. Other ethinic groups have came and mastered the english.
- Hawaii's cultural and societal formation, is all from immigrants. And it goes back, since before the downfall of the Hawaiian Monarchy...when the Native Hawaiian peop...
Move to a Foreign Country for a Short Period?
Asked by L.E. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2012
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Hi All,
My husband (an entertainer), young children, and I currently live in the Western U.S. My husband has been very underemployed this year, and cannot imagine d...
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- My son went to 11 different school systems during his kindergarten through high school years, on 3 different continents, in 3 different countries, in large public scho...
- 1) travel/living in a foreign country, is always educational. BUT.... it also DEPENDS largely... upon IF an individual, can "acculturate" to that given country/peopl...
- What country? In Canada English and French are the primary languages, but not everyone is bi-lingual. Those who speak English only can certainly find jobs in most re...
