Dual Language SchoolsSchool Talk
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 ...
