Las Américas ASPIRA Academy's Georgetown location will open in September 2026.

ASPIRA Academy: 1st Spanish immersion school to open in Sussex Co. in Fall ‘26

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

GEORGETOWN – Sussex County will have its very first Spanish immersion school as Las Américas ASPIRA Academy will open its third location in September 2026. “It’s definitely an honor to be able to create the school in Sussex,” said Margie López Waite, co-founder and CEO of the charter school. “The community approached us with this opportunity and have expressed to …

Wilmington University introduces its Business Communications course in Spanish immersion format this fall. (Photo courtesy of Wilmington University)

WilmU adds Spanish immersion business course

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Wilmington University continues to grow its bilingual curricula with the addition of a business class taught through a Spanish immersion format.  The school announced Wednesday that its Business Communications course will join Principles of Management, introduced in 2023, to be conducted entirely in Spanish.  This approach, WilmU states, benefits both native speakers and those seeking to improve their skills and …