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The benefits of dual language and immersion education are high. However, the funds to implement these programs are often limited. It is therefore necessary to advocate for dual language and immersion education specifically, and for the teaching of foreign languages in general.
Dual Language Schools.org
A community for dual language school leaders, educators, advocates and parents to help students achieve biliteracy through dual language immersion.Dual Language Schools.org
Click here for steps to starting a Dual Language Program.
Why choose bilingual education.pdfA 1-page infographic designed by the CIEP and Le Fil du Bilingue presenting the advantages of bilingual education.
The Bilingual Advantage (from fdlf brochure).pdfAn overview of the benefits of dual language education, published by the French Embassy
The Bilingual Advantage.pdfFrom another Embassy-published brochure
The Advantages of Bilingualism.pdfA graph showing test score advantages for language learners
Dual Language Education glossary .pdfA glossary of terms defining dual language, immersion and different pedagogical models
New American Economy- Foreign Language Skills in the US job market.pdfA thorough review of the growing importance of foreign language skills in the U.S. job market
The Atlantic- The Economic Imperative of Bilingual Education in Schools.pdfA short article reviewing the rise of bilingual education programs across the United States and the economic advantages they present.
VIDEO- Why Language Immersion Education? .pdfA video published by the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota. Interviews with researchers, community leaders, immersion practitioners and students.
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