Catholic school board ends French immersion for kindergartners to boost English reading skills.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board has discontinued its French immersion program for kindergarten students to enhance their English literacy skills. This change affects 108 students at five schools and is based on research from the Science of Reading report, which emphasizes structured literacy. French teachers will be reassigned, and the program will resume for older grades.

December 01, 2024
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