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| Title | Article: Fewer German Programs in Texas |
| Body | From http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/101409dnmetgerman.3900015.html Texas schools saying auf Wiedersehen to German programs By JESSICA MEYERS October 14, 2009 Across the country, German is sputtering next to its garrulous Spanish competitor, and now Mandarin is grabbing the spotlight. Even in Texas, a state once known for its meat-and-potatoes heritage and annual polka festivals, German's lost the love. The battle of the tongues is tight. Foreign languages remain a low priority among American students, who start later and study fewer years than counterparts in many other countries. Teachers blame this language loss on budget constraints and a heavier focus on core subjects such as science and math. Read the full article at http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/101409dnmetgerman.3900015.html |
| Source | Dallas Morning News |
| Inputdate | 2009-10-25 08:39:28 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2009-10-25 08:39:28 |
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| Publishdate | 2009-10-26 00:00:00 |
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