Benefits of Bilingualism

New research suggests that the more languages people speak, the younger their brains appear. Learning more languages, especially when younger, and achieving fluency in a second language also seem to slow brain aging. The research was presented at the recent Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026 by Dr Lucia Amoruso from the Basque […]

Brain Ageing: Speaking multiple languages may slow brain ageing, new research from FENS 2026 reveals. Multilingual individuals show younger brain age, highlighting the cognitive benefits of language learning across age groups.

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

In an era when global stardom often demands assimilation, Bad Bunny did something radical: he refused to translate himself for acceptance. Unlike many artists before him who recorded in English to gain mainstream US visibility, such as Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Enrique Iglesias, he chose not to switch languages to “cross over.” He did not dilute his Puerto Rican identity to fit a broader market. He built a global audience on his own terms. Today, he ranks among the world’s top-streamed artists globally, and in 2025 he was Spotify’s number-one most-streamed artist worldwide. He achieved that distinction not by conforming

BilingualKid Language Immersion School will move to larger Parham Road location to accommodate 200-student waitlist, with boost from Scale Up Henrico $75k interest-free loan.

By Javier A. Hernandez   A global imperative  New Jersey takes pride in preparing students for college, careers and active citizenship. However, one crucial aspect of that preparation still lacks

President Trump and his team value multilingualism As automated translation improves and college language program enrollments drop, it’s encouraging to hear how valuable language skills are, especially when the source is an advocate for English-only policies and the president of the United Sates. At the recent Shield of the Americas Summit, President Trump made headlines with his emphatic refusal to learn Spanish, stating, “I’m not learning your language—I don’t have time. I was OK with languages, but I’m not going to spend time learning your language.” However, he went on to comment on how valuable Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s

A recent Leadership in Literacy Dialogue in Sandton called for stakeholders in education to prioritise mother tongue education .

Patricia Gándara asks that the US recognize the benefits of multilingualism Even though it is widely acknowledged that the US is an immigrant-receiving country, with almost all families initially hailing from some other part of the world, the education of immigrant students has long been contentious. And the focal point of this disagreement has been language. The US has never had an official language, but English is so pervasive that it is the de facto language of the nation. The topic of “official language” tends to arise when Americans perceive there are too many immigrants in the country. In the

Learn another language – your brain will thank you.

Many students maintain their identity through their home languages, writes Elena Schmidt.

Part 4 of a series: How Neuroscience Can Fix American Schools After examining how arts education primes children’s brains for creativity and flexible thinking, it’s natura

Speaking more than one language shapes how we think and connect It's time the U.S. valued the bilingual perspective and multilingual voices.

Simply by listening and imitating, a second language can feel as natural as one's first. Learning how to read in two languages is a bit more complex.

With foreign language learning in decline, Anna Temkin – who is raising her son to speak his father’s native French – gets expert advice on how to foster bilingualism

A Public Affair, Bilingual, Storytellers of Color Tania Hogan on language justice, bilingual education and the power of our stories: Storytellers of Color Rossana Longo-Better May 13, 2026 Tania Hogan, executive director of CU Boulder’s BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, spoke with KGNU’s...

A new multi-lingual guide hopes to help families and teachers of students who’ve experienced the disruptions and stresses of forced migration.

As more Latino families center Spanish in daily life and education, they are running into a system that still treats their language like an afterthought.

New findings reveal bilingual mother-child interactions enhance neural synchrony, highlighting the role of play over language in early cognitive development.

Cardona reflected on his own educational journey and his time as a teacher, principal, and state superintendent in Connecticut.

Nearly 95% of non-English-speaking — and 55% of English-speaking — families say it’s important for their child to grow up speaking multiple languages.

Poll results released by The Century Foundation highlight a significant surge in demand for bilingual education and dual language immersion programs among Latino families in California. The data indicate that Latino parents view Spanish proficiency not just as a cultural asset but as a critical academic and economic tool for their children’s future. The findings contradict a common argument of “English-only” activists that Latino parents and caregivers are mainly concerned about their children learning English. On average, respondents rated interest in bilingual education at 7.9 out of 10 and interest in dual language immersion programs at 7.8. Interest in these

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