Report: Want the Job? Be Able to Say So in More than One Language
March 13, 2017
US employers are increasingly seeking bilingual employees, according to a report released by the New American Economy.
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Which Job Seekers Are in Hot Demand? Bilingual Workers.
March 13, 2017
US employers are increasingly seeking bilingual employees, according to a report released by the New American Economy.
Nevada Schools Could Get Bilingual Education Option
March 8, 2017
A bill recently presented in Nevada's legislature would allow students to enroll in language immersion programs.
International Women's Day
March 8, 2017
CAL celebrates 2017 International Women’s Day and honors the many contributions of women around the globe.
Lead With Languages Campaign Launches: Promotes Urgent Call to Action for Making Language Proficiency a National Priority
March 1, 2017
Lead With Languages, a new national initiative released in conjunction with a congressionally mandated study on foreign languages, is backed by diverse representatives from education, business, government and nonprofit sectors.
Dear Mr. President: Immigrant Students in Denver Tweet to Trump About Why Their Families Make America Great
March 1, 2017
Middle-school students in an English language development class in Colorado are using Twitter to discuss the contributions of immigrants in the US.
Bilingual Programs for Students Learning English to Open in City Schools
February 28, 2017
New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina has announced that 68 dual language and transitional bilingual programs will start this fall.
America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century – New Report Released
February 28, 2017
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences today released the final report and recommendations of the Commission on Language Learning for building the nation’s language capacity.
Younger Is Not Always Better When it Comes to Learning a Second Language
February 27, 2017
The best age to start learning a second language can vary significantly, depending on how the language is being learned.
English Language Learners: How Your State is Doing
February 23, 2017
There are about 5 million English language learners in US schools - or about 1 of every 10 students - and educating them is one of the biggest challenges in US public education today.
