A New School Plans to Teach Half of Classes Using Arabic
by Elissa Gootman
The New York City school system will open its first public school dedicated to teaching the Arabic language and culture in September, with half the classes at the school for grades 6 to 12 eventually taught in Arabic, officials said. "We are wholeheartedly looking to attract as many diverse students as possible, because we really want to give them the opportunity to expand their horizons and be global citizens," said Debbie Almontaser, a 15-year veteran of the school system who is the driving force behind the school and will be its principal.
New York Times, 2/13/2007