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Before the 1950s, prevailing research indicated that bilingualism created a disadvantage for children. Since then, many studies have found that not only were those concerns unfounded but that ...

RACINE — Tabatha Cruz adores the Fratt Elementary School dual language program, which she and her children have been part of for a dozen years. Cruz’s youngest son attends Fratt, and she said the ...

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona championed multilingualism for all students, as well as improved programming for the nation’s English learners. One of the last major projects he ...

As interest in establishing dual language programs grows across the country, a new report lays out some policy decisions needed to ensure equitable access to these programs, especially when it comes ...

Dual language programs have picked up traction in areas such as in the Yakima Valley, where more than one widely spoken language exists. Selah’s program is entering its second year, while Mabton ...

Basalt Elementary School is celebrating 30 years of its Dual Language Program, a model that has helped shape generations of bilingual learners through equal instruction in English and Spanish. The ...

STAMFORD — Some local officials, school staff and community members want to take advantage of the prevalence of Spanish-speaking students in Stamford Public Schools to bring a new dual language ...

SALISBURY — The Dual Language Immersion program available Isenberg Elementary will be offered at West Rowan Middle School next year. The Rowan-Salisbury School Board of Education approved the measure ...

CONROE, Texas – Conroe ISD has decided to keep the district’s dual language program. Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null announced that the agenda item was being pulled before it went to a vote.