In a first for California, two government schools in the Silicon Valley would be introducing Hindi as a world language in its school curriculum. Indian Americans make 65 per cent of the student population in Horner Middle School and Irvington High Schools. The district has a total of 29 elementary school campuses, five middle school campuses, and five high school campuses. “I'm positive that it (pilot) will go to all high schools and all middle schools, and they will embrace it,” stated Trustee Larry Sweeney in support of the proposal. “Who do we serve?” asked President Yajing Zhang, “Students!

Source: The Telegraph January 20, 2024 22:08 UTC