2016 Confirming (again): Bilinguals are smarter NYT.
Yes, We Knew It. Bilinguals ARE Smarter. But don't let it get to your head! Univ. Washington 2016
LATEST VIDEO COVERAGE OF DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS- SCOOP.IT.COM
From Australia: Multi-lingualism Major Skill to Land Job in 2014 Excerpt:
"In our global economy the world is becoming borderless and in order to achieve career development people are willing to change countries more readily. With this in mind speaking another language is a hugely important business skill, and it will only become more so in future. For those looking to move up, these skills and the cultural intelligence they often come with are equally indispensable for today's global executives and the organisations they lead."
2013 Benefits of Bilinualism Study (Overview NPR- links to original study linked in article.)
In this online resource women from Morelia, Mexico; Xelaju, Guatamala; Donostia, Pais Vasco; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic are recorded answering the same 6 questions. The goal of Las Voces de las Mujeres is to increase Spanish listening comprehension and cultural understanding.