A growing body of research has shown that multilingualism can be a resource in learning, and has suggested that a diverse array of pedagogical approaches can be used to support multilingual learners in primary education.

In January 2024, researchers from the Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC) at WestEd reviewed recent literature on dual language immersion (DLI) programs, identifying common methods, settings, and program implementation practices.

Employers value multilingualism and reward employees. According to two research studies, multilingual individuals earn $2–3K more on average.

In school year (SY) 2021–22, there were 41,617 English learners (ELs) who identified as American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN). In addition, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) serves 4,177 English learners who are AI/AN.

This two-part podcast hosted by the U.S.

This two-part podcast hosted by the U.S.

This spotlight explores the use of multilingual approaches for the purpose of supporting English language acquisition, shares examples of statewide approaches, and highlights strategies for program design and instruction.