Among the many leading cultural indicators, add this one: Which ad how many non-English languages are on offer for teaching in local high schools?
Check the Seattle Times story today about schools in Snohomish County, where advanced Mandarin Chinese and advanced Japanese are available even in rural schools. Quoth one parent: “How many people speak German? French is supposed to be romantic, but the reality is, we need some Asian languages. That’s where the future is.”
Share on Facebook
