Presenter says ESL enrollment roughly doubled in the district over 10 years A presenter told attendees identified English-learner enrollment rose from about 700 to roughly 1,300–1,500 over the past decade and that the district still has few ESL teachers; speakers did not name the district in the transcript.

In just a decade, the number of English-as-a-second-language students in our district surged from 700 to nearly 1,500, yet the number of ESL teachers remains alarmingly low.

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🌍✨ Happy International Mother Language Day! How do you say “opportunity” in your mother tongue? Drop it below with your language & country 👇 | Discover more global youth opportunities at www.opportunitiesforyouth.org #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #LanguageDiversity #GlobalYouth

Bryan ISD board hears proposal to shift early‑exit bilingual program to one‑way dual‑language model Bryan ISD staff proposed replacing the district's early‑exit bilingual model with a one‑way dual‑language program that would provide Spanish and English instruction through sixth grade for Spanish‑speaking students; presenters cited TEA guidance, research on biliteracy and a family survey with 100+ respondents showing broad support.

Bryan ISD is taking a bold step towards biliteracy by proposing a transition to a one-way dual-language program that promises to empower Spanish-speaking students through sixth grade!

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Rotokas Lowland Dialect: Understanding Its Unique Phonology and Features Explore the Rotokas Lowland dialect and its unique sound system with minimal sounds that challenge language norms.

Studying it pushes linguists to rethink assumptions about what languages need to work.
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New in JEMIE: Elmira Muratova’s review of Contested Language Diversity in Wartime Ukraine. Check the review of this timely volume on minority languages, biographies & Ukraine’s evolving linguistic landscape.
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Kent schools report 7,854 multilingual learners across 135 languages; officials warn Title III federal funding could fall District multilingual education staff told trustees there are 7,854 multilingual learners (Oct. 1 count), representing about 31.1% of enrollment and 135 languages. Staff outlined program models and professional learning. Finance staff warned potential federal Title III cuts could reduce the district’s planned $1 million by about 70% under one draft

Kent School District reports a staggering 7,854 multilingual learners across 135 languages, but potential federal funding cuts could jeopardize vital support services.

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Proposed Resolution to Acknowledge the Importance of Spanish in the United States Despite English-only EO, congresswoman introduces a resolution affirming Spanish media's essential role in US culture and public access.

Proposed Resolution Recognizes the Importance of Spanish in the United States | Slator

The United States is home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the world.

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Bellevue highlights preschool expansion, bilingual lessons and staff awards as enrollment improves District leaders presented preschool staff awards and detailed an expansion of inclusive, full‑day preschool and a mini language program at all preschool sites. Superintendent and preschool staff said the preschool program enrolls more students qualifying for FRPL and IEPs and that the district has extended language exposure to nine languages, now,

Bellevue School District is transforming early education with expanded full-day preschool and a mini-language program, enhancing inclusivity and school readiness for all children!

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Esta tensión entre el pragmatismo lingüístico y la autenticidad cultural convierte a #Eurovision en un microcosmos de las negociaciones culturales que se desarrollan en Europa 🌍

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On the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Mexican Spanish—a vibrant variety heard around the world.

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School District Explores Foreign Language Apprenticeship Program with Community Partners District seeks community involvement to address foreign language teacher shortages through apprenticeship.

Upper Darby School District is launching a groundbreaking apprenticeship program to tackle foreign language teacher shortages and enhance educational diversity for students!

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1877 establishes seal of biliteracy for high school students Legislation mandates criteria for awarding Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy starting 2026-2027.

Pennsylvania is set to recognize multilingual students with a new Seal of Biliteracy starting in 2026-2027, paving the way for future opportunities!

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How can Africa bridge the AI language gap and ensure its rich linguistic diversity is represented? Let’s discuss! #AI #LanguageDiversity

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'Challenges of teaching multilingual students in tertiary education' - an Educational Challenges article from H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University on #ScienceOpen:

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Do language models have an issue with gender? | University of Oxford

Beyond ‘He’ and ‘She’: How AI Reinforces Outdated Gender Stereotypes www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature... #AIBias #GenderEquityInAI #InclusiveAI #BeyondTheBinary #EthicalAI
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Those who speak multiple languages should be respected, not mocked for their ‘broken English’. #bilingual #multilingualism #europe #polyglot #multilingual #language #languagelearning #languagediversity #diversity

ChatGPT's Impact on Language: A German Team's Warning | AI News Is ChatGPT changing how we speak? Explore a German team's warning about AI's impact on language & cultural diversity.

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How does the brain process underrepresented languages? 🌍🧠
This field study used our Enobio to record EEG in the Solomon Islands during sentence comprehension tasks. A powerful case for mobile neuroscience.
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Runa TikTok: Remapping Presences of Indigenous Quechua Diasporas in the US Through Social Media - 56:2 - LASA Forum

A great article from Americo Mendoza-Mori: "Through the lenses of social media and migration, Quechua communities exemplify the resilience and ingenuity needed to thrive within and beyond these contested spaces." forum.lasaweb.org/articles/56-... #indigenous #Culture #LanguageDiversity

Crosslinguistic Perspectives on Processing and Learning (X-PPL 2025) September 1, 8:30 AM - September 2, 6:00 PM | University of Zurich, AFL building

🎉 Registration is open for the Crosslinguistic Perspectives on Processing & Learning Workshop 2025!

Join us in Zurich (01–02.09.) for keynotes by Sudha Arunachalam & Lars Meyer, plus other exciting talks & posters.

Register: www.ema.uzh.ch/R7EPE

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Community voices strong opposition to SRO program at Santa Rosa High School meeting Parents express concerns over Santa Rosa High's proposed school resource officer program's impact on students.

Community outrage erupts over the controversial School Resource Officer program and the potential elimination of the French language curriculum at Santa Rosa High School.

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AWS General Immersion Day workshops go global with six new language offerings | Amazon Web Services For IT professionals and technology leaders seeking to expand their cloud computing expertise across global teams, language barriers should never stand in the way. That’s why we’re excited to announce...

AWS General Immersion Day workshops go global with six new language offerings

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Multilingual Families create new committee to empower English learners Multilingual families promote English learners' value and seek community involvement for success.

A new community in Lawndale is turning the spotlight on multilingualism, empowering families to celebrate language as a superpower for their children’s success!

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