The bond between Fatimah (left) and her mother Arba deepens through their shared language. In Fatimah Noryyah’s household, conversations often flow between Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin.

Your child may even tell secrets in a language you don't understand, he says. That's a good thing. It means the students are learning. Bordelon is leading a new public elementary school in Bellaire ...

Principal Bryan Bordelon tries to reassure parents taking a chance on his new school: Don't panic when you can't understand your 4-year-old's assignments. Your child may even tell secrets in a ...

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