EPISODE · Jan 23, 2025 · 17 MIN
Breaking Barriers Through Bilingual Education
from Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments · host Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative
In this episode of Education Leadership Edge, we speak with Elimane Mbengue, superintendent of Academy Lafayette Public Charter Schools in Kansas City, home to the nation’s largest French immersion program. Elimane shares how the program’s unique approach empowers students from all backgrounds to excel academically, develop independence, and gain a global perspective. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey from Senegal to leading transformative education in the U.S.
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In this episode of Education Leadership Edge, we speak with Elimane Mbengue, superintendent of Academy Lafayette Public Charter Schools in Kansas City, home to the nation’s largest French immersion program. Elimane shares how the program’s unique approach empowers students from all backgrounds to excel academically, develop independence, and gain a global perspective. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey from Senegal to leading transformative education in the U.S.
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