In the United States, speaking a language other than English continues to be perceived as a problem which has largely influenced the ways bilingual and multilingual students are viewed and educated. Check out the article to read more about why positive attitudes toward bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism are essential and the ways in which multilingual students excel more that monolingual students, especially when provided the opportunity to learn subjects through multiple languages.
Bilingualism and Biliteracy for All: Celebrating Our Linguistic Strengths
American Educator
Summer 2020