April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! We celebrate multilingual learners and the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual assets they bring to our classrooms and communities.

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I’m proud to author AB 2325 to create a statewide bilingual teacher pipeline. By strengthening our partnerships with Mexico, we’re ensuring the next generation of dreamers has the tools to succeed in a multilingual world. 📚🇲🇽

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BILINGUAL COLORING BOOK: Join Annabelle and Emily on a journey of friendship and adventure. Discover how Annabelle's leprechaun magic works while learning to read in both ENGLISH and SPANISH!

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Dr. Ofelia García's translanguaging research transformed bilingual literacy instruction — reframing children's home languages as academic strengths, not barriers. Her work shapes classrooms worldwide.

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Senate committee hears support for codifying Imagination Library, which leaders say expands access to books Witnesses told the Senate committee HB 4,022 A would stabilize Oregon's Dolly Parton Imagination Library, noting statewide coverage, bilingual offerings, low per-book costs, and local fundraising needs; the committee scheduled a work session.

Oregon is on the brink of solidifying the Dolly Parton Imagination Library into law, providing free books to young children and paving the way for brighter futures!

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Parents, students urge Leander ISD trustees to sustain two‑way dual‑language programming Multiple students and parents told the Leander ISD Board of Trustees that ending two‑way dual‑language instruction after fifth grade would harm language proficiency and social ties; speakers urged trustees to view the program as a long‑term investment rather than a short‑term budget cut.

Parents and students are rallying to keep the two-way dual-language program in Leander ISD beyond fifth grade, arguing it is vital for academic success and cultural connections.

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Meet the Writers marks 11 years of author visits across Bronx schools Michelle Weissman, executive director of Meet the Writers Incorporated, discussed the program's 11th year, its bilingual author events, a Student's Choice Award visit from Angela Chante in March, and said the program has reached about 60,000 students from 3K through 12th grade.

Meet the Writers is celebrating 11 years of inspiring young minds in the Bronx, reaching over 60,000 students with engaging bilingual author visits!

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House committee advances Senate Bill 37, sponsors say amendments protect bilingual and indigenous instruction The House Education Committee voted 12–0 to give Senate Bill 37 a do-pass after adopting sponsor-written amendments that emphasize evidence-based biliteracy practices, require K–3 screening, and mandate at least four written parent progress reports per year. Supporters said the changes protect bilingual and indigenous-language instruction; some tribal leaders said further work is needed.

Senate Bill 37 is making waves in New Mexico, aiming to enhance reading instruction while safeguarding bilingual and indigenous languages—will it truly meet the needs of all students?

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In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Dr. Lillian Ardell—founder of Language Matters—for a timely and deeply reflective conversation about monolingual bias and how it shapes English language education around the world. youtu.be/U5dWZWp7JQQ #MultilingualEducation #BilingualEducation

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The Multilingual Home Library: Raising Readers Who Speak More Than One Language In today’s connected world, more families are raising children who speak more than one language. Whether your household is already bilingual, or you’re simply interested in introducing a second lan…

Books make language visible and turn everyday reading into a natural way to grow bilingual skills. With a few intentional choices, your home library can become a bridge between languages.

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Fort Morgan board approves redistricting, designates Sherman as magnet school and relocates dual-language immersion program The School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan Board of Education approved a plan to realign five elementary attendance boundaries, rename Sherman Early Childhood Center as Sherman Elementary and designate it a magnet school, move the district's dual-language immersion program to Sherman, and convert elementary schools to K 65.

Big changes are coming to Fort Morgan's elementary schools, including a new magnet school and a relocated dual-language program!

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Arlington ISD proposes closing Blanton Elementary; parents urge delay Arlington ISD administrators recommended considering closure of Blanton Elementary because of facility needs, falling enrollment and low state accountability ratings; parents urged the board to delay, citing transportation, bilingual and special‑education impacts. Trustees agreed to continue the review and hold a parent meeting Jan. 14.

Arlington ISD is considering closing Blanton Elementary due to serious facility issues and declining enrollment, but parents are rallying for a delay to address their urgent concerns.

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Spring ISD says recruitment push boosted bilingual staffing and filled child‑nutrition roles HR leaders reported a multi‑pronged recruitment strategy that raised certification pipeline numbers, improved bilingual teacher fills to about 87%, used paid social advertising and local job fairs, and leveraged paid teacher residencies and tuition‑free paraprofessional pathways.

Spring ISD's innovative recruitment strategy has led to a remarkable 34% increase in aspiring teachers and a 100% fill rate for child nutrition roles, proving that targeted efforts can transform staffing challenges.

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Santa Fe ISD plans one-way dual-language pre-K program beginning next year District staff presented a plan to start a one-way dual-language pre-K at Willam Elementary in 2026 (teacher: Cindy Cortez), expand the program year-by-year, and hold parent informational meetings; staff cited consultant support and strong parent-survey backing.

Santa Fe ISD is launching an exciting one-way dual-language pre-K program next year, aiming to enhance math and literacy while building a pipeline of bilingual teachers!

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Malay and English Both Crucial in the Age of AI, Says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian government remains firmly committed to ensuring that the Malay language continues to function effectively as a medium of instruction and knowledge dissemination in the era of artificial intelligence and digital technology, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He stressed that Malay must not be marginalised in the pursuit of technological […]

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Abuelita ¿Qué Vamos A Hacer Hoy? Let's Make Rosca de Reyes!: Bilingual Version Beautifully illustrated, , is written in English with select expressions in Spanish. For a full-immersion experience, check out the Spanish version.

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📢 Call for Proposals for the 51st ITBE Annual Convention Extended to December 15, 2025!

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María’s impact lives on in Hartford, where the María C. Colón Sánchez Elementary School now bears her name.
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Abuelita ¿Qué Vamos A Hacer Hoy? Let’s Make Rosca de Reyes! is a bilingual picture book that celebrates culture, love, and the joy of cooking together.

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Worcester subcommittee moves to track rollout of dual‑language plan, requests January report The WPS subcommittee reviewed a district dual‑language program design and voted to receive a timeline and next steps in January, citing teacher certification and budget as key implementation challenges.

Worcester's subcommittee is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking dual-language program, but can they tackle the teacher shortages and budget hurdles in time?

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Council hears early look at BPS FY27 budget as enrollment falls and federal funding hangs in balance Boston Public Schools officials told the City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Nov. 17 that declining enrollment and uncertainty in federal entitlement funding create budget pressure for FY27. BPS outlined three strategic priorities — equitable literacy, holistic supports and quality facilities — and said contingency plans are being developed.

Boston Public Schools is facing a critical budget crisis with declining enrollment and potential federal funding cuts that could impact student services significantly.

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Virginia Beach school board votes to consolidate middle‑school Spanish immersion at one site, citing staffing and student interest After hours of public comment, the board voted 9–1 to continue the dual language immersion (DLI) middle‑school program at Virginia Beach Middle School, with the motion reframed to base the decision on student interest and program fidelity rather than staffing alone.

Virginia Beach School Board's decision to consolidate the Spanish dual-language immersion program has sparked passionate pleas from families and students eager to preserve its future.

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