/seal-of-biliteracy Seal of Biliteracy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 The St. Paul public schools in Minnesota has seen success in its Karen language program. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:18:09 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-district-used-the-biliteracy-seal-to-expand-language-instruction/2024/07 /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 Minnesota's seal of biliteracy program has resulted in one district creating a Karen language program and assessment. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:51:00 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-a-state-seal-of-biliteracy-inspired-this-district-to-teach-a-new-language/2024/07 /teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 Illinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:43:22 GMT /teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:56:32 GMT /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 A majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:04:24 GMT /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 /teaching-learning/seal-of-biliteracy-programs-a-guide-for-schools/2023/11 Researchers share a 5-part framework for how to create and sustain a seal of biliteracy program. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:12:43 GMT /teaching-learning/seal-of-biliteracy-programs-a-guide-for-schools/2023/11 /teaching-learning/biliteracy-seals-recognize-multilingualism-but-schools-can-do-more/2023/06 Almost all states now offer some form of distinction on diplomas for proficiency in English and additional languages. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:13:57 GMT /teaching-learning/biliteracy-seals-recognize-multilingualism-but-schools-can-do-more/2023/06 /teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 There's emerging evidence that seals of biliteracy benefit students, but more empirical data is needed. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:13:50 GMT /teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 /teaching-learning/on-bilingualism-bias-and-immigration-our-top-english-learner-stories-of-2019/2019/12 Education Week's top English-language learner stories on 2019 explored who's teaching the nation's English-learners and the struggles those educators encounter on the job, how the Trump administration's immigration policies affected students and their families and examined why more schools in the United States are embracing bilingualism. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:10:32 GMT /teaching-learning/on-bilingualism-bias-and-immigration-our-top-english-learner-stories-of-2019/2019/12 /teaching-learning/100-000-students-earned-the-seal-of-biliteracy-but-theyre-in-a-handful-of-states/2019/10 Dozens of states offer the seal of biliteracy, but more than 80 percent of students who earn the honor are concentrated in just five states, a new report reveals. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:55:34 GMT /teaching-learning/100-000-students-earned-the-seal-of-biliteracy-but-theyre-in-a-handful-of-states/2019/10 /teaching-learning/whos-earning-the-seal-of-biliteracy-in-one-state-its-mostly-english-learners/2019/07 In the class of 2018, 63 percent of California graduates who earned the "seal of biliteracy" spoke a language other than English when they began school, a new advocacy group report finds. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:05:44 GMT /teaching-learning/whos-earning-the-seal-of-biliteracy-in-one-state-its-mostly-english-learners/2019/07 /teaching-learning/as-more-states-adopt-bilingualism-seal-equity-concerns-arise/2019/05 While demographic information on students earning the seal of biliteracy is not tracked in many states, new research suggests that English-learners and students from low-income families may be on the wrong side of an equity gap. Mon, 13 May 2019 20:05:07 GMT /teaching-learning/as-more-states-adopt-bilingualism-seal-equity-concerns-arise/2019/05 /teaching-learning/do-schools-value-the-bilingualism-of-english-learners/2019/01 What started out as an effort to promote educational equity for English-language learners in California may be morphing into something else as more states pass legislation that honors high school graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages with a special "seal of biliteracy." Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:35:56 GMT /teaching-learning/do-schools-value-the-bilingualism-of-english-learners/2019/01 /teaching-learning/the-truth-about-bilingualism-its-only-for-some-students/2019/01 The widespread embrace of foreign-language instruction is raising some uncomfortable questions. Corey Mitchell explains the inclusion problem at the heart of bilingual education. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:24:33 GMT /teaching-learning/the-truth-about-bilingualism-its-only-for-some-students/2019/01 /teaching-learning/will-every-state-offer-special-recognition-for-its-bilingual-graduates/2018/07 Forty-three states and the District of Columbia offer special recognition for high school graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages. Just a handful of mostly rural states have yet to be swept up in the movement. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:55:56 GMT /teaching-learning/will-every-state-offer-special-recognition-for-its-bilingual-graduates/2018/07 /leadership/nearly-half-of-states-now-offering-biliteracy-seals/2016/10 Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are now promoting bilingualism among K-12 students by offering the seal of biliteracy鈥攕pecial recognition on high school diplomas for graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:31:26 GMT /leadership/nearly-half-of-states-now-offering-biliteracy-seals/2016/10 /teaching-learning/nearly-half-of-u-s-states-offer-special-recognition-for-bilingual-graduates/2016/09 Tens of thousands of students are earning the honors each year. More than 40,000 students in California, the birthplace of the biliteracy seal, earned the special recognition last school year. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:06:42 GMT /teaching-learning/nearly-half-of-u-s-states-offer-special-recognition-for-bilingual-graduates/2016/09 /teaching-learning/utah-unveils-new-wrinkle-for-seal-of-biliteracy-honor/2016/01 Starting with the graduating class of 2017, Utah will offer a two-tier seal of biliteracy to recognize students who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:23:24 GMT /teaching-learning/utah-unveils-new-wrinkle-for-seal-of-biliteracy-honor/2016/01 /policy-politics/more-states-and-districts-embrace-biliteracy/2015/10 Shifting demographics and economic interests are transforming views on multilingual education around the country. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 02:55:39 GMT /policy-politics/more-states-and-districts-embrace-biliteracy/2015/10 /teaching-learning/miami-dade-schools-to-offer-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/09 Miami-Dade joins the District of Columbia, Chicago and a growing number of states in offering the special recognition for students. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:38:39 GMT /teaching-learning/miami-dade-schools-to-offer-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/09 /leadership/seal-of-biliteracy-coming-to-d-c-schools/2015/05 To earn the seal, D.C. students must demonstrate "cultural and communicative competency" in English and another language. Tue, 12 May 2015 14:00:54 GMT /leadership/seal-of-biliteracy-coming-to-d-c-schools/2015/05 /teaching-learning/d-c-schools-to-offer-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/05 To earn the seal, D.C. students must demonstrate "cultural and communicative competency" in English and another language. Tue, 12 May 2015 13:32:54 GMT /teaching-learning/d-c-schools-to-offer-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/05 /leadership/recommendations-drafted-for-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/04 Four national professional groups have banded together to draft recommendations for a seal of biliteracy鈥攁 special recognition on high school diplomas and transcripts for graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:48:51 GMT /leadership/recommendations-drafted-for-seal-of-biliteracy/2015/04 /teaching-learning/catching-up-on-statewide-efforts-to-promote-bilingualism/2015/04 Biliteracy seal bills are under consideration in the Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Rhode Island, Utah, and Virginia state legislatures. Several states with large English-language learner enrollment, including California, New York, and Texas, have already approved laws. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:27:39 GMT /teaching-learning/catching-up-on-statewide-efforts-to-promote-bilingualism/2015/04 /leadership/latino-studies-curriculum-biliteracy-seal-coming-to-chicago-schools/2015/03 Earning the seal could open the door for college scholarships, internships, and jobs that require proficiency in a second language, educators say. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:37:08 GMT /leadership/latino-studies-curriculum-biliteracy-seal-coming-to-chicago-schools/2015/03 /teaching-learning/chicago-schools-to-offer-biliteracy-seal-latino-studies-curriculum/2015/03 Earning the seal could open the door for college scholarships, internships, and jobs that require proficiency in a second language, educators say. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:58:37 GMT /teaching-learning/chicago-schools-to-offer-biliteracy-seal-latino-studies-curriculum/2015/03 /policy-politics/opinion-how-the-state-seal-of-biliteracy-is-a-game-changer/2014/11 Increasing number of states are adopting Seals of Biliteracy - hear about the experience of Illinois. Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:33:42 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-the-state-seal-of-biliteracy-is-a-game-changer/2014/11 /teaching-learning/students-earning-biliteracy-seals-on-uptick-in-california/2014/08 Nearly 25,000 graduating seniors earned the special designation for their multiple language skills in 2014. Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:05:56 GMT /teaching-learning/students-earning-biliteracy-seals-on-uptick-in-california/2014/08 /teaching-learning/more-states-supporting-bilingualism-with-special-seals-on-diplomas/2014/07 Biliteracy "seals" that recognize high school graduates with fluency in two or more languages are catching on in more states. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:20:50 GMT /teaching-learning/more-states-supporting-bilingualism-with-special-seals-on-diplomas/2014/07 /policy-politics/proposal-to-restore-bilingual-education-in-california-advances/2014/05 The measure, if approved, would give California voters a chance to overturn 16-year-old restrictions on bilingual education. Wed, 28 May 2014 13:54:48 GMT /policy-politics/proposal-to-restore-bilingual-education-in-california-advances/2014/05