by vbertelli | Aug 28, 2020 | Diversity, For Educators, For Families
By: Thi Nguyen “Hey, can I talk to you?”, said Mr. Kim, my PE teacher, as he pulled me to the side of the soccer field. “I saw that you were talking to other Vietnamese students, and I want to remind you that it’s very important to speak English all the time in...
by vbertelli | Mar 27, 2020 | For Educators, For Families, System Support, Uncategorized
We hope to grow this list of free online resources for virtual language teaching and learning. Please send your suggestions to johanna@dcimmersion.org. If you find this helpful, please support our work. Looking for virtual events? Check out our global calendar. We...
by vbertelli | Dec 31, 2019 | For Families, Research, System Support
We compiled this list of language summer camps for young linguists: F is for French, M for Mandarin, S for Spanish, I for Italian, G for German, A is for Arabic and J is for Japanese. Each camp features a significant element of foreign language and/or culture, and is...
by vbertelli | Jul 17, 2019 | For Families, Jobs, Policy
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), a longstanding partner in DC Immersion’s work, recently released Making Languages Our Business: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. Employers. This report highlights the increased demand for...
by vbertelli | May 30, 2019 | For Families, Policy
Demand for multilingual employees in the DC region has more than doubled over the last five years, yet less than 8% of DC students are on a path to becoming proficient in more than one language. On Tuesday, as part of the FY2020 Budget, the DC Council approved funding...
by vbertelli | Feb 20, 2019 | Engagement, For Families
Providing public testimony at a DC Council hearing is one of the most effective ways of communicating with the legislators of the District of Columbia. You can testify in your personal capacity or on behalf of a community or organization you represent. Whether you are...
