HS Russian program in distress

[Devin P Browne]

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Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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>I am currently student teaching in a high school that is
>beginning a Russian program.  My cooperating teacher is the head
>of the foreign language department and has met with quite a bit
>of opposition concerning the need for this new program.  It will be
>starting next year in a central PA school.  He would like to
>know, from all of you who have experience in this area, what are
>some good reasons for having a Russian program.  You can respond
>to John Markovich through email at: jmtravlr at aol.com.  Any
>information anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated and
>may help to start an excellent program in this school.  Thanks in
>advance.
>
>Jenn Keith
>
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