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Romney and Gingrich Advocate English for Immersion and Official Language

In the GOP candidate debate in Jacksonville, candidates spoke with care as they navigated a culturally and linguistically diverse crowd of Florida voters. The candidates tiptoed around issues that divide Florida voters, like immigration...

Language Immersion Returns to Two Oregon Schools

Following a cut of dual immersion Spanish-English program in the Oregon towns of Wilsonville and West Linn in 2009 due to budget restraints, the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board voted to reinstate the program. The news...
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Yes, Structured Literacy and Multilingualism Go Together

Literacy is foundational—not only for academic success but as a fundamental skill for navigating life. Yet literacy rates in the US paint a troubling picture: about 21% of adults are illiterate, and 54% read...
Indiana State Seal of Biliteracy

Indiana Saves Seal of Biliteracy Program

Under pressure from language learning advocates, Rep. Robert Behning, the Chairman of Indiana’s House Education Committee, has introduced an amendment to his own bill to remove the language that would have eliminated the state’s...

An Unexpected Powerhouse

North Carolina’s impressive climb to fifth in the nation for dual language immersion (DLI) programs is more than just a ranking—it’s also a reflection of the profound impact these programs have on our students...

New Federal Funds for Native Languages

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced over $7 million in new funding awards for Native language projects. In 2024, ACF’s Administration...

Spanish Studies

Every year, thousands of students from across the world make their way to Spain to attend language...

Puerto Rico Receives World’s Second Cervantes Chair

During his recent visit to Puerto Rico, Luis García Montero, director of Spain’s Cervantes Institute, announced that...

Languages Caucus Addresses Crisis in K-12 Schools

Last month, the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL), the national coalition providing representation on Capitol Hill for language education, hosted a timely and powerful congressional briefing on federal efforts to address the language education...

Power Up Language Learning with the Proficiency Cycle

“How can we elevate our language learners, celebrate their hard-earned talents, and bring our program to new heights?” The answer? Harness the magic of data. Educators are guiding stars, illuminating each step of the...
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