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January 31, 2024

MVAA launching Spanish classes for young students

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

Senior Reporter

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Mon Valley Academy for the Arts will host a first-of-its-kind language class. Last week, the MVAA announced the addition of “Aventuras en Español,” to its curriculum. The classes, facilitated by experienced educator and writer Christina Gabonay, will be hosted at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center (MVAA South), located at 119 Brownsville Ave. in Brownsville. 

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