Tag: biliteracy
Seal of Biliteracy Goes Nationwide
For the first time since its inception, all 50 states and the District of Columbia are or have begun working toward implementing a state...
Free Workshops for Bilingual Parents in California
In February, Californians Together will be hosting two free workshops for Spanish-speaking parents, community members, and parent organizers of English learners. The workshops are...
Multilingual Focus for UN Literacy Day
"about 40% of the world’s population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand" Audrey Azoulay, director-general...
Seal of Biliteracy Goes Global
Linda Egnatz is impassioned by the expanding reach and motivating power of the Seal of Biliteracy
When someone in the language learning field asks, “What...
Improving Learner Outcomes
David Bong explains the what, why, and how of measuring world language skills
The world of language assessment is endlessly fascinating. What, why, and how...
EF ‘s EPI Reveals Worldwide English Skills
Education First
For the seventh year in a row, Education First (EF), has released their annual report on English proficiency. EF, an international education company...
Colorado Senate Embraces Seal of Biliteracy
On the day after Valentine's Day, Colorado’s bilingual advocates received a belated gift from their state senate. The Republican-controlled senate voted in favor of...
Toward Biliteracy: Spanish and Californian Trajectories
As Californian demands grow for biliteracy, Cynthia García Dehbozorgi and Nehemias Giménez García compare the state’s initiatives to those of Spain
Surprisingly, one of the oldest bilingual-education programs in...