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Las Vegas elementary schools expand Spanish-English immersion to boost student success · Las Vegas Sun

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  SPEAKER_00: Happy Monday, Las Vegas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what's making news from Las Vegas Sun.
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  SPEAKER_00: Las Vegas Elementary Schools are expanding their Spanish-English immersion programs.
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  SPEAKER_00: Students in the opt-in dual language program aren't just learning to speak both languages.
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  SPEAKER_00: Educators hopefully become biliterate by the time they reach middle school.
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  SPEAKER_00: The goal?
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  SPEAKER_00: Preparing kids to compete in a global economy while boosting their academic achievement in English.
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  SPEAKER_00: We have a great profile from Hillary Davis of this immersion program at Robert E.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lake Elementary School.
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  SPEAKER_00: And other news: major water cuts are coming to Nevada.
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  SPEAKER_00: The U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: Department of Interior finalized a two-year operating blueprint for the Colorado River, cutting Nevada's annual water allocation by roughly 17%.
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  SPEAKER_00: Arizona and California face deeper reductions.
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  SPEAKER_00: The move comes as Lake Powell and Lake Mead have fallen to their lowest levels since before Glen Canyon Dams Reservoir began filling back in 1963.
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  SPEAKER_00: Interior Secretary Doug Bergum signed off on a 10-year framework governing river operations through 2036.
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  SPEAKER_00: These new rules take effect October 1.
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  SPEAKER_00: Next, in Reno, a fast-moving wildfire is threatening the city after jumping over fire trucks and destroying homes in the northwest part of town.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shifting winds have made it tough for crews to get a handle on the fire.
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  SPEAKER_00: About 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate.
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  SPEAKER_00: At least six people, three first responders, and three civilians were injured.
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  SPEAKER_00: Officials say the fire was human-caused, though they haven't said whether it was intentional or accidental.
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  SPEAKER_00: And lastly, in sports, some Raiders' news running back Ashton Genty had to be helped off the field during Sunday's practice with an apparent leg injury.
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  SPEAKER_00: Reports say he has an injured ankle.
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  SPEAKER_00: Coach Clint Kubiak is scheduled to speak Tuesday, and we'll surely learn more about the star running back status.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's your briefing for today.
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll talk tomorrow.
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  SPEAKER_00: Las Vegas, have a great week.
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