International Mother Language Day 2026: The Importance Of Multilingual Competence In Shaping A Competitive Future
Multilingual education strengthens cognitive agility, preserves mother tongues, and offers cultural and economic advantages that increase youth competitiveness in education and the workforce.
English learners still behind in Berkeley schools despite some gains
English learners, particularly long-term multilingual students, lag substantially in English proficiency, math performance, and college readiness despite improvements among Latino students.