Seal of Biliteracy

Discover more about the use and benefits of the seal that bilingual students can get on their high school diplomas in many states
Federal Opinion How the State Seal of Biliteracy Is a Game Changer
Increasing number of states are adopting Seals of Biliteracy - hear about the experience of Illinois.
Linda L. Egnatz, November 21, 2014
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English Learners Students Earning 'Biliteracy Seals' on Uptick in California
Nearly 25,000 graduating seniors earned the special designation for their multiple language skills in 2014.
Lesli A. Maxwell, August 12, 2014
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1 min read
English Learners More States Supporting Bilingualism With Special Seals on Diplomas
Biliteracy "seals" that recognize high school graduates with fluency in two or more languages are catching on in more states.
Lesli A. Maxwell, July 8, 2014
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1 min read
States Proposal to Restore Bilingual Education in California Advances
The measure, if approved, would give California voters a chance to overturn 16-year-old restrictions on bilingual education.
Lesli A. Maxwell, May 28, 2014
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1 min read
States Opinion Students Earn Credits for Languages They Know
Many students entering U.S. schools with the ability to speak a language other than English, are told that this is not an asset. Michele Anciaux Aoki explains how this is no longer the case in Washington state.
Anthony Jackson, May 14, 2014
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4 min read
English Learners Biliteracy Would Get Federal Boost in Proposed Legislation
A California congresswoman is proposing a $50 million federal grant program to help states establish "seal of biliteracy" programs for their high school graduates.
Lesli A. Maxwell, July 8, 2013
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Calif. Advocacy Group for ELLs Wins National Recognition
Californians Together garners national recognition for its work on the biliteracy seal and long-term English-learners.
Lesli A. Maxwell, September 21, 2012
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1 min read
English Learners New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
The Empire State joins California to offer high school graduates a special "seal of biliteracy."
Lesli A. Maxwell, August 1, 2012
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1 min read
English Learners New York May Join Calif. in Offering 'Seal of Biliteracy'
New York would become the second state in the nation to formally recognize high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages.
Lesli A. Maxwell, July 10, 2012
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1 min read
States California to Offer 'Seal of Biliteracy' to High School Graduates
District-level recognition of mastering at least two languages goes statewide on January 1
Lesli A. Maxwell, December 21, 2011
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1 min read
School & District Management Some California High Schools Offer 'Seal of Biliteracy'
Some California school districts are providing a "seal of biliteracy" on high school diplomas for graduates who show proficiency in two languages.
Mary Ann Zehr, January 12, 2010
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1 min read
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