Foreign Languages

Learn more about teaching non-English languages, or world languages, in K-12 schools
English Learners From Trump's Immigration Crackdown to Foreign Language Learning, Here Are Top ELL Posts in 2017
In 2017, Learning the Language blog readers were drawn to stories about foreign language education, the Trump administration's aggressive stance on immigration, and research that explored the benefits of bilingualism.
Corey Mitchell, December 20, 2017
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States Opinion How DC Public Schools Are Going Global
How the District of Columbia is investing in global education and tips for your district.
Kate Ireland, November 14, 2017
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9 min read
Curriculum Opinion How to Build a Better Language Immersion Program
Immersion programs produce students who are well-rounded, culturally aware, and creative, flexible, and critical thinkers.
Plutus Yang, October 27, 2017
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5 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion 5 Math Technology Tools to Engage Students
Five interactive technology tools for the math classroom.
September 19, 2017
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3 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion Virtual Exchange as Career Preparation
How online, collaborative, global projects can prepare students with skills needed for employment.
Mohamed Abdel-Kader, September 11, 2017
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6 min read
Curriculum Opinion E-books: Essential for Teaching Culture in Foreign Language Classrooms
How interactive e-books can engage students in foreign languages and the study of cultures.
Kaitlin E. Thomas, September 8, 2017
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5 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion 5 Steps to Build a Diverse Classroom Library and Encourage Empathy
How to add books representing diverse perspectives and promoting empathy to your classroom.
Jennifer Williams, September 6, 2017
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9 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion Student Blogger: The Value of Language Immersion
A high school senior writes about the value of immersion education.
Julia McMahon-Cole, September 1, 2017
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5 min read
Curriculum Opinion Ten Things I Learned From Starting an Immersion School
Advice from a 10-year-old immersion school in Denver.
Camilla Modesitt, July 13, 2017
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5 min read
States Opinion Framing Global Education - A Wisconsin Perspective Via Germany
Wisconsin is a leader in global education, including the first state to introduce a global education certificate for high school students.
Gerhard Fischer, July 11, 2017
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8 min read
Curriculum Video The State of Foreign-Language Education
Only 1 in 5 U.S. students are learning a foreign language. That could spell trouble for the nation's economic and military security.
July 10, 2017
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Curriculum Opinion Behind One Successful High School-Higher Education Partnership
Building a K-16 pipeline requires a strong partnership between institutions of higher education, school districts, and schools. Here is how they did it in Utah.
Fernando Rubio, Jill Landes-Lee & Jane Hacking, June 13, 2017
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7 min read
Curriculum Opinion Teaching Foreign Language in the Age of Trump
What do you do when students refuse to participate in their foreign language class because of racist attitudes?
Kaitlin E. Thomas, June 8, 2017
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4 min read
School & District Management Report Roundup Foreign Language
A new national survey finds a striking "lack of knowledge about foreign language teaching and learning."
Corey Mitchell, June 6, 2017
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1 min read
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