- This article was originally published in the Seattle Times By Paige Cornwell A big, new study out of Portland found significant gains in reading for students enrolled in dual-language immersion programs, in which students are taught in both English and a second language. Portland students enrolled in such programs had reading skills in English that were almost a full year higher than their peers, according to the study, which was released this month. The study, which included 27,741 children,… Read More
- This article was originally published in The Hill. By Mouna Mana, Ph.D December 18 marks World Arabic Day. Established by UNESCO in 2010 on the anniversary of Arabic's establishment as an official language of the UN, the day celebrates the culture and people who speak it. Arabic is spoken by over 400 million people worldwide and nearly one million Americans speak Arabic at home the fastest growing second language in the United States. World Arabic Day comes at a time when many see… Read More
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