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May 29, 2020
Building Strong Professional Development for Dual Language Educators
Building strong professional development for dual language (DL) educators requires careful planning and a good understandi ...
May 08, 2020
Paletas in the Age of a Pandemic
I refused to let April 30 pass like the rest of the days. Growing up in México many years ago, Día del Niño was a huge d ...
May 06, 2020
100 Dual Language Online Resources
As we sift through this unprecedented time, we also face unprecedented situations. Teachers can only interact with their stu ...
April 22, 2020
For Families: Supporting Your Young Dual Language Learners at Home
How can families whose children attend dual language programs support their children at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? ...
April 17, 2020
Dual Language Learning "Over the Wire/Air"
Considering our planet's current situation, we are blessed to have the technology we have. In yesteryear, we had to depend ...
April 11, 2020
Authentic Dual Language Learning: It’s All About the Brain
What is Authentic Bilingualism?
What is Authentic Bilingualism? The concept, based on the definition of language and a ...
April 08, 2020
Dual Language Immersion: The Importance of the Language Allocation Plan
One of the most critical component of a strong and successful elementary dual language immersion (DLI) program is the language a ...
April 02, 2020
Spanish Immersion Program at Washington STEAM thrives amid COVID-19 school closures
While students and teachers across the country adjust to the new reality of virtual and online learning, students in the d ...
March 28, 2020
Consejos para padres de familia durante el tiempo del COVID-19
Durante este tiempo de encierro involuntario por la pandemia del COVID-19, muchos padres se han quedado en casa con su ...
March 28, 2020
SUGERENCIAS PARA MAESTRAS Y MAESTROS de actividades y materiales gratuitos
Educar en el hogar debe ser educar con el hogar nunca más importante la colaboración escuela-hogar
Alma Flor Ada & Isab ...
March 18, 2020
Staying Connected Through a Medium That is Accessible
I have two jobs in education. My full-time job is as a kindergarten Spanish teacher in a two-way Immersion program in Mont ...
March 13, 2020
Social Justice and Dual Language Immersion
Education in today’s world requires educators to remain grounded on the local context while also exploring global citizenship. ...
February 28, 2020
Writing for Your Dual Language Peers
If you are a longtime follower of duallanguageschools.org, then you may have noticed when a fellow teacher, professor, or ad ...
February 25, 2020
A Unique Seal of Biliteracy at Nāwahī School in Hawaiʻi
Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, or Nāwahī for short, is a Native Hawaiian language medium school in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. ...
February 25, 2020
This is How to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning While Stuck Inside the House
From thunderstorms to below-zero temperatures, sometimes kids just can’t play outside. Fortunately, there are plenty of educat ...
February 15, 2020
Make an Impact: Dual Language Elementary School Greatness
In the way of the positive thinker, it is possible to find greatness in our schools. Maybe it is the local high school recei ...
February 13, 2020
DEFYING THE ODDS: PARENTS of DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE
Research indisputably acknowledges parents as a student’s first and most important teacher. Federal education legislation ...
February 07, 2020
Biliteracy Development for Developing Bilinguals
The Guiding Principles of Dual Language Education (3rd Edition) defines dual language programs as:
…any progr ...
January 25, 2020
Bilingual Education in the 2000s: A Paradigm Shift
I began teaching in 1997, and I remember my first students very clearly. They were nineteen young learners, most of whom wer ...
January 16, 2020
Nurturing the Roots
By: Iracema Pell
I will never forget the face, the watery eyes, and the shaking voice of a grandmother hold ...
January 14, 2020
Secondary Dual Language Immersion: Negotiating the Master Schedule
By: Kris Nichols
One of the greatest challenges that secondary dual language immersion (DLI) programs face with regard to ...
January 09, 2020
Here's How to Get Your Kids Ready for School Post Winter Break
By: Eric Kelly
Here's How to Get Your Kids Ready for School Post-Winter Break
It’s really not that hard for kids to g ...
December 19, 2019
The Third Pillar of DLI Education: Sociocultural Competence
The “three pillars” of dual language (DL) education are defined in one of the most important documents for dual language ...
December 19, 2019
Happy Holidays from DualLanguageSchools.org!
This year, more people became interested in joining, starting, and teaching in dual language programs than ever. On our webs ...
December 11, 2019
Want Your Children to Be Bilingual? Start Now!
While traveling through Switzerland many years ago, I had the pleasure of talking with Edvin, an eleven-year-old who was sha ...
November 27, 2019
College and Career Writing Mentorship
Mentorship is key! College enrollment at the national level continues to decline. According to the National Student Cleari ...
November 27, 2019
The National Dual Language Education Teacher Preparation Standards: Updates from La Cosecha
The Standards: A Call to Action
Numerous considerations beginning with the national shortage of well-prepared dual langu ...
November 13, 2019
Holidays
My shoes have not walked along the beach.
My dresses have not brushed against the cold and salty sea water.
My hands ...
November 13, 2019
Yes, I can read in two languages. Sí, puedo leer en dos idiomas.
As an ESL teacher and a Spanish teacher, a frequent question, often asked by educators and parents was, “Don’t students get ...
November 12, 2019
Headed to Albuquerque for La Cosecha?
Everything you need to know…
DualLanguageSchools.org is excited to welcome teachers and administrators all over the wo ...
November 06, 2019
The Power of the 3B in Creating Global Challenge Solutions
In 2010, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) developed, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Educatio ...
October 25, 2019
Movimiento towards a New Stance in Dual-Language Bilingual Classrooms
Bilingual Education has been institutionalized in many states for more than 50 years and educators must expand upon the establis ...
October 24, 2019
Strategically Transitioning an Elementary Dual Language Program to Secondary
By Kris Nicholls
With the rapid growth in the number of dual language programs in the US, the primary focus has been on ...
October 18, 2019
How to Infuse Environmental and Hands-On Supports for Language and Literacy
After reading a few articles and attending the latest professional learning session focused on language and literacy acquisition ...
October 18, 2019
Sustaining High-Quality Dual Language Pathways
Newly formed dual language programs are often initiated by a committed group of educators who have come to understand the re ...
October 10, 2019
Implementation of HB 3: Changes to the Bilingual Education Allotment for Students in Texas
In May 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3 (HB 3). This historic financial bill covers many different aspe ...
October 03, 2019
Inspiring Learning Environments for Dual Language Learners
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” —Alexander den Hei ...
October 02, 2019
Seal of Biliteracy Report
Very few skills from high school can go on your resume for the rest of your life. The fact that you got a 5 on a ...
September 20, 2019
Traveling for Teachers: Getting to Know Reno with ATDLE
This October, the Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE) will host the 27th Annual Two-Way Bilin ...
September 12, 2019
Keeping the Promise of Dual Language Education – The Importance of Program Planning!
We all share in the excitement by seizing the country around dual language education (DLE) as a powerful vehicle for school ...
September 04, 2019
Designing and Implementing Effective Professional Development and Coaching for Dual Language Programs
By: Vivian Pratts
Bilingual Educational Consultant
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August 20, 2019
Opinion Piece: Hispanic Heritage Month, Year Round
As a teacher, I am constantly reminded of how important celebrating one’s culture is. Last year, I taught a university-l ...
August 14, 2019
Back to School: New Opportunities
A new school year brings opportunities to improve and enjoy many wonderful experiences. As you begin a new assignment, consi ...
August 09, 2019
Five Essential Practices to Set Your Year on Course for Success
The beginning of the year is always a great time to set the tone of the class and your relationship with your students and t ...
July 16, 2019
How The National Spanish Spelling Bee is Rewarding Bilingualism
The National Spanish Spelling Bee just successfully completed its 9th annual competition in Denver, Colorado, this past week ...
June 12, 2019
Facilitating Language Transfer in Mandarin/English and Vietnamese/English Classrooms
Phonology example
As our world becomes more multicultural and multilingual, schools and districts in the U.S. are adju ...
June 05, 2019
Summer is the Time for a Dual Language School to Shift its Focus
Summer has arrived, and with it, comes a shift in focus for dual language programs across the country. Now is the time to wo ...
April 29, 2019
An Opinion Piece: A Lifetime to Become Bilingual: My Language Story By Aileen Passariello-McAleer
I’m a proud American with roots in both Italy and Venezuela. I consider myself bilingual, but that wasn’t always the case!
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April 25, 2019
Science Literacy and Academic Achievement in Dual Language Classrooms
Sandra Mercuri, PhD
Vivian Pratts, ABD
Sandra Mercuri Educational Consultants
Research shows Dual Language pro ...
April 18, 2019
Creating a Dual Language Network; An Interview with the Utah Dual Language Network
Utah is known as a state that has really paved the way for dual language programs. With dual language programs constantly be ...
April 10, 2019
Supporting Education at Home;
Limitless Learning Through Languages by Kathleen Leos, CEO of The Global Institute for Language and Literacy Development
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April 02, 2019
STEM in DL: Teaching the Innovators of the Future
The most important thing our schools can ensure students leave with is connection to a diverse community of learners- ...
March 28, 2019
Dual Language Network Insight: The Beginnings of VADLEN
Dual Language State networks continue to change dual language education by creating a community among the state, setting stand ...
March 21, 2019
How Do You Recruit Qualified DL Teachers?
You have an amazing dual language program, you have the curriculum that fits your goals for the students, a space that feels i ...
March 16, 2019
How do you take your program from good to great?
As the popularity of dual language programs continues to sky rocket, this also means the competition among programs in the are ...
March 13, 2019
Biliteracy and Dual Language for Minority Students
Teaching emergent bilingual learners is a multilayered, complex task. Nationwide districts that are serving an increasing emerge ...
February 28, 2019
Connecting with Dual Language Programs
The expansion of dual language programs is the imminent trajectory for the future. Every year, more and more programs begin th ...
February 27, 2019
English Space, Spanish Space, and Flexible Language Space in Dual Language Classrooms
Opinion Piece by Vivian Pratts, Bilingual Educational Consultant at VP Dual Language/Biliteracy/ESL sponsored by Okapi Education ...
February 19, 2019
Technology, Brain Power, & the Power of Language Learning
Language is the key to learning! Language is the key to reading! Language is the key to cognition, stated Dr. Catherin ...
February 13, 2019
An Interview with Po-Hsi: CEO of Steering Committee for The Test of Proficiency-Huayu
In honor of Chinese New Year, DualLanguageSchools.org is focusing on the success of Mandarin Dual Language Programs. To accomp ...
February 05, 2019
A Chat with Milken Family Award Recipient- Dual Language Teacher of the Month Chris Bessonette!
Photo Credit: The Milken Family Foundation
One dual language teacher was in for a big surprise during a surprise assembly at ...
January 29, 2019
Translanguaging: A Strategy to Develop Authentic Biliteracy in Language Immersion Classrooms
Translanguaging is a dynamic process in which multilingual language users utilize their language systems to make meaning and t ...
January 22, 2019
Dual Language Female Leaders: Lisa Dorner of MODLAN
In many states, the adoption of dual language programs is just now beginning to take hold. For newcomers in such programs, a s ...
January 08, 2019
The Momentum of Dual Language Schooling
A Word with the Abriendo Brecha Lead Editor
The dual language field has exceeded expectations for all the work it has accompl ...
December 06, 2018
A Sneak Peek into the NYC Symposium; A Word with Dr. José Medina
At this year's symposium for the New York City Department of Education, Dr. José Medina attended not only as a keynote speake ...
December 06, 2018
An Insider’s Look; Kathleen Leos & The Beginnings of the Dual Language Movement
Many who have studied the dual language field for a long time are well aware of the immense accomplishments Kathleen Leos has ...
December 04, 2018
A Peek Into The Symposium: A Word With David Rogers
Many of you know David Rogers and his family from being the Executive Director of Dual Language Education of New Mexico. Howev ...
November 19, 2018
A Word with Margarita Calderón, the NYC Symposium
Last week, hundreds of people from the NYC Department of Education came together to learn the latest in dual language education. ...
October 16, 2018
An Interview with Susanne Peña, Project DL STEPS Manager
The state of Florida has a diverse demographic, with almost a quarter of the population from Hispanic descent. That being said, ...
October 16, 2018
Benefits of the Seal of Biliteracy to Students
When you send your children out for dual language studies, you are gifting them the opportunity to see the world in a new ligh ...
October 04, 2018
Holding Space for Latino Students in Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs
Starting a Spanish dual language immersion program is no easy feat, but it can be especially difficult when the program is start ...
August 23, 2018
The Story of Adams 14, A District who Lost their Voz
In an increasingly globalized world, the competitive advantage of being fluent in more than one language has given way to necess ...
July 16, 2018
Tips on Marketing your Chinese Program
At the moment, over 1.2 billion people around the world speak Chinese. This makes it one of the most used languages around the w ...
June 20, 2018
7 Reasons Why to Register Your Dual Language Program on The National Directory
There are many schools that offer dual language education (and growing!) but finding the program that will be most beneficial fo ...
May 25, 2018
5 Tips on Drawing Attention to your Dual Language Program
With the current political climate, it is immensely important to advertise your dual language program effectively and strategica ...
February 01, 2018
An Interview with Denise Soler, The Creator of Project Eñye!
A Latina filmmaker and cultural storyteller, Denise Soler Cox is dedicated to helping individuals, organizations and companies t ...
December 21, 2017
Happy Holidays from the SealofBiliteracy.org and DualLanguageSchools.org!
By: Arthur Chou
The 2017 year flew by, and the states of Ohio, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Missouri and, Massachuset ...
December 15, 2017
How Massachusetts Passed Legislation for the Seal of Biliteracy
Phyllis, Nicole, and Helen at the ACTFL in November 2016, when Phyllis and Helen won the MaFLAs Friend of Foreign Langua ...
November 30, 2017
The Dual Language Schools Survey: The How, Why, What & When
Last year, after a lot of hard work and tireless support from many people, California passed Proposition 58, which repealed the ...
August 04, 2017
New and Improved Guide to Start a Successful Dual Language Immersion Program
Interested in starting a Dual Language program but don’t know what to do? "Dual Language School Guide to Start a Successful ...
