"#Bilingual education has lifelong benefits for children, especially if they start early." bit.ly/3XYObfs #EarlyLang

Students who were once English learners but are now proficient in English do better on average on California’s standardized tests than students who only speak English. ow.ly/3ufM50MLf3R

There is no need for a speech therapist to restrict bilingual children to speaking a single language to help them overcome stuttering, according to a new paper by a University of Kansas professor. ow.ly/FS7950MLeV3

Learning another language transforms how children think – in and outside the classroom. ow.ly/XnKH50MTKr0

Important for educators to remember-our students already come to us with cultural wealth! We need to use this valuable resource in our classrooms! #ITBE2023

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off today, & it's a language lover's dream! Since 1956, ESC songs have featured 55 languages, including Breton, Crimean Tatar, Amharic, Romani & Sranan Tongo. For more: coffeebreaklanguages.com/2021/05/a-mult… polyglossic.com/category/esc/ ielanguages.com/blog/multiling…

Teachers Aren't Burnt Out. They Are Being Set Up to Fail edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Can’t wait to read this!!🙌🏽

Over 100 passionate educators chose to participate in our very first Dual Language Academy! The event covered an array of topics designed to empower our teachers and enhance their expertise in dual language education. From creating a dynamic classroom environment to implementing

“Language is tied to identity. You don't have to give up your identity of who you are in order to learn English.” says newcomers teacher Efraín Tovar.

Multilingual students proficient with spoken English may seem like they’re doing fine. But academic language might trip them up. Here’s how you can help #ELLs in content-heavy classes.👇 edut.to/44OSIDQ

By speaking a second language, we can even become more rational, more open-minded and better equipped to deal with uncertainty.

🔺Transadaptation vs translation🔻 Important distinction for bilingual education and dual language educators.

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Starting our April ESL Leads and Resource meeting with a fun ice breaker! Participants had to guess their word asking yes or no questions, then find their word pair!🫸🫷#FlashbackFriday

"Students in dual language programs, regardless of their native language, often outperform their peers in English-only programs..." edresearchforaction.org/research-brief… #multilinguallearners #duallanguage #DLENM #changemakers

First day of school vibes! Excited for this school year! #202proud

We had our first large group BPAC meeting on Tuesday this week! Parents and community members engaged in great discussions regarding state programs and state rules and regulations!

Loved connecting with all the best this week at #ILBilingualDirectors24 💙