[righttackle44]

If it were up to me, a student would have a textbook, pens and paper, and math or science charts only.

I agree.

Then I'm glad you two aren't in charge of supplying students with educational necessities. There are language flash cards, sheet music, and so many other things. Sounds like you two guys went to school when they didn't teach Mandarin, Japanese, and so forth. My grandchildren are learning Greek.

[rfreedom4u]

My high school only offered Spanish for languages until my sophomore year. Then they offered French. I jumped at something other than Spanish.

Now I am attempting Spanish on my own since there are so many places in Houston where it is needed.