Expanding Language Immersion and STEM Opportunities

Ways of expanding language immersion and STEM opportunities are being considered in the schools of Lafayette Parish in Louisiana.  Long known as Schools of Choice, the name and elements of the popular academy program may change in order to provide greater focus on...

More Time to Revamp the Bilingual Education Program

In New Mexico, dozens of advocates, parents, educators, and tribal leaders are  urging that the state Education Department allow more time to revamp the bilingual education program. Many people with a stake in bilingual education feel that the proposed overhaul is...

A Dual Language Production of The Wizard of Oz

An elementary school presented a dual language production of The Wizard of Oz, where the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow all spoke Spanish and the other characters spoke English. According to teacher director Amy Dunn, this is the first time that  T.O....