Abocar

VAN MARSH (voice-over): Parent and student interest is so high that Abocar formed an after school cultural exchange program.

CNN Transcript Mar 2, 2002 2002

Before Abocar came three years ago, Louisiana school officials say, students showed little interest in French even though many of their ancestors spoke some form of the language as slaves working the fields and bayous of the Deep South.

CNN Transcript Mar 2, 2002 2002

VAN MARSH: Abocar is one of three African teachers leading South Street Elementary's French Emersion Program.

CNN Transcript Mar 2, 2002 2002