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Source: BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"

Roundup

8-12-05

School children learn Arabic in Atlanta (4min)

Reporter Emily Kopp of Georgia Public Broadcasting takes us to a charter school in Atlanta that's one of a handful of public elementary schools requiring young students to learn Arabic.

Read entire article at BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"