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Puesta del Sol, a dual-language Spanish immersion school, celebrated a wide variety of cultures with traditional dances and songs from all over the world.
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Interesting partnerships with international interns expanding dual language students' perspectives. Delete the scoop?
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The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is a diverse, urban district that is making great progress in student academic achievement. AISD is the fifth largest school district in Texas, and serves approximately 86,000 students at 124 schools.
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A comprehensive and informative district website on their growing dual language programs. Delete the scoop?
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Language study policies around the globe call for change in changing times. Delete the scoop?
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El español es la tercera lengua más hablada del mundo, hoy la entienden más de 500 millones de personas. El crecimiento de hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos...
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This video was produced by the UNESCO Liaison Office in New York in 2010, on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day, to raise awareness on the...
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A comprehensive educational experience offered at the area's first dual language secondary site including innovative use of learning targets, scholarship fund, and Center for Language & Diversity.
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Increasingly, the academic achievement of English language Learners (ELLs) is affecting the academic achievement of American students as a whole
Book: Forbidden Languages
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Includes chapter on "Bilingualism for the Children: Dual-Language Programs Under Restrictive Language Policies" by April Linton and Rebecca C. Franklin.
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Information about how a local educational agency may request the State Seal of Biliteracy.
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Which school or district's students will be next to qualify for the state seal of biliteracy?
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Across Minnesota, language immersion programs are growing -- and growing up
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Global marketplace drives more dual language middle and high schools.
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The Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education (MABE) sponsors the SECOND Southern New England Region Conference for Dual Language Programs “Making Connections - Celebrating Dual Language Education” The MA Association for Bilingual...
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PS 10 Parents Push for Spanish Dual Language Program
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"To introduce a child to a second language at 12 or 13 years old is an antiquated idea at this point," said Cara Tabachnik, a future P.S.
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Spanish language private preschools drive the need for public dual language programs.
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Why raise a child bilingual?
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Parents voice their support of dual language programs emphasizing the importance of integrating culture and language.
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Updated with the latest research, this second edition of the bestselling textbook fully prepares SLPs and educators to support young children who are dual language learners—and make informed decisions about assessment and intervention when a...
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An updated, second edition offers new research on reading impairments and language development in internally adopted children.
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At the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, students learn in English and Hebrew. While most kids come from Jewish backgrounds, many non-Jewis...
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Yet another world and ancient language is added to dual language education in the U.S.
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This series of handouts is designed to provide staff and families with basic information on topics related to children learning two or more languages.
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Helpful resource for families.
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The world is changing. Shared successes, and catastrophes, require communication links between countries. Common language skills are indispensible to successful global relationships. In a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program, children prepare ...
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Creating global citizens for a new world order, ATDLE propels dual language educators and their students forward to a multilingual future.
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Join us at the 12th annual Dual Language Institute in San Diego area.
Learn about global competencies, dual language family literacy projects, inspiring teacher stories, discover new literacy resources, and more!
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The new Frank Porter Graham Dual Language Magnet School is a welcome and needed addition to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
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Dual language offers not only a new language but a new way of thnking in a global context.
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March 1, 9:11 AM
This book has an excellent first chapter which explains in bullet format all the reasons to consider starting or continuing a dual language program. I bought it for the first chapter and found the rest of the book very informative.
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Will your school and students be next to be recognized for the biliteracy skills?
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THE guide for program planning, implementation, and assessment.
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LOGAN— A lot of local students will soon have an opportunity to learn a second language through the Dual Language Immersion Program, which is coming to both the Logan and Cache County School Districts this next school year.
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Well produced video on Utah's growing dual language programs.
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Language immersion, global competence, and vibrant professional learning communities (PLCs) enhance student learning at John Stanford International School.
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Utah leading the way in establishing dual language programs. However, like most dual language programs, why aren't more heritage language speakers shown speaking the native language? More often, second language speakers are featured. How can we promote both groups of students in an equitable way? What are your thoughts?