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Education Mother Language Day: using technology for multilingual education

February 21 is International Mother Language Day. Started in 1999 by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), International Mother Language Day “recognizes that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion” and how important mother tongue-based multilingual education is. This year’s theme centers on how technology can advance multilingual education and support quality-teaching development. According to UNESCO, 40% of … Continued

Vital language services for K-12 education

Many K-12 school districts hire bilingual employees to communicate with non-English speaking students and their families. However, districts may need a language services provider (LSP) ready to help when employees cannot fulfill all needs. For example, your district may not have employees that speak refugee students’ primary languages or may need additional interpreters and translators during busier … Continued

Supporting Multilingual Students Beyond the First Day of School

The first week of school sets the tone, but real support for multilingual students continues long after the welcome signs come down. While many schools provide language access for registration and orientation, students and families still need communication they can understand throughout the year. Engaging multilingual learners means looking at language access as an everyday … Continued

How K-12 Schools Can Finalize Budgets with Language Services in Mind

Schools have a lot to consider when finalizing budgets, and language support is one area that needs careful planning. With more students coming from multilingual backgrounds, translation and interpretation services help families stay informed and engaged. Some needs are expected, like enrollment forms and parent-teacher conferences, while others come up unexpectedly. Without a plan, schools … Continued

How to Keep Education ELL Programs Aligned with Title III Compliance Mid-Year

How to Keep Education ELL Programs Aligned with Title III Compliance Mid-Year Title III is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, designed to help English Language Learners (ELL) achieve proficiency in English while meeting academic standards. Through federally funded programs, it supports schools in delivering targeted language instruction and educational services that address … Continued

Best Practices for Fostering a Multilingual Learning Environment

Best Practices for Fostering a Multilingual Learning Environment With nearly 75% of people worldwide being multilingual, according to a study by the University of Luxembourg, it’s clear embracing multilingualism is more crucial than ever. Education institutions must adapt to this dramatic shift and make multilingualism the new norm. Understanding the Multilingual Advantage The benefits of … Continued