Dual Language Education in the U.S.

Research shows immigrant students’ right to education faces new threats from state laws and federal policies.

A federal directive is changing how schools serve English learners. Trump’s order making English the official language prompted new guidance.

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Schools should be safe spaces for all students. Federal law protects the right to a free public education for all students regardless of citizenship

Indigenous researchers and roboticists are crafting innovative tools to help save endangered dialects

The $6 billion in education programming frozen by the Trump administration earlier this month is being released, according to a Department of Education spokesperson.

Bilingual education supports all students’ second language acquisition, literacy development, and academic achievement. The benefits of bilingual education hold particular promise for the nation’s 5.3 million students identified as English learners (ELs), yet many EL students lack access to...

Students who meet the Department of Defense Education Activity’s criteria for biliteracy will have a seal stamped on their diploma and the designation included in high school transcripts.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 10, 2025 - 8:59 am JJAB News Los Alamos JJAB is thrilled to announce the launch of a new bilingual English/Spanish book collection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

California has been rebuilding its bilingual education programs for the last 20 years.

The city will launch its first ever Albanian transitional bilingual class at P.S./M.S. 108 in the Bronx.

Illinois passes bill to establish statewide guidance for dual language instruction, develop a platform to attract potential bilingual educators, and expand the Seal of Biliteracy

Departures in significant numbers could spell trouble for schools, which receive funding based on how many students they enroll.

State schools chief Tom Horne is making a last-ditch effort to force school districts to use only "structured English immersion'' to teach students who are not proficient.

Amézquita and Kleyn: Amid federal cuts and deportation threats, states need to step up to prepare teachers and help students.

In classrooms across Honolulu, bilingual education is reshaping how students learn, connect and see the world. Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/mrw9d6d5

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How teachers can tap into the many factors that contribute to students' cultural identity, according to educators.

Several years ago, a new analysis of public data showed that in recent decades, Mexican-American students made strong academic progress in U.S. K–12

District data shows half of the language programs designed for students who speak Cantonese at home have been cut or scheduled to close in four years.

How are states and local school districts preparing for a future without the Department of Education? NPR asks Robert Taylor, superintendent of the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina.

The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more.

From picture book biographies to the Spanish-language edition of Jason Reynolds’s Lu, these picks are just-right for Spanish readers.

Linguistic equity starts with recognizing that multilingual learners bring unique strengths to the classroom.

Vida Charter School’s (Vida) 2025 sixth-grade graduation featured a special addition this year. Thirteen students were recognized with prestigious biliteracy

Albanian language enters official communications of New York public schools