From Monolingualism to Multilingualism

Multilingualism and multiculturalism are central to students' identities and should be a national priority. 

The cognitive and social/emotional benefits of multilingualism have long been supported by significant bodies of research. Moreover, as we prepare our citizenry for participation in a global economy, the ability to function in multiple languages and cultures has become increasingly urgent. 

Download the rest of Professor Ivannia Soto's chapter, "From Monolingualism to Multilingualism" to read about:

  • Multilingual education and national language policy
  • Academic achievement benefits to multilingualism
  • Cognitive and cultural benefits of multilingualism
  • Designing a challenging multilingual curriculum
  • Strengthening bilingual teacher pipelines

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