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How DLI Programs in the District Can be Utilized to Combat Inequality and Racial Segregation

by vbertelli | Aug 12, 2020 | Advocacy, Diversity, Research, System Support

By: Catherine Pulupa and Rebecca Rubin Damari from the University of Maryland’s National Foreign Language Center To view full report click here Widespread outrage in response to the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many...

Open Letter to DCPS Chancellor on Houston Elementary

by vbertelli | May 28, 2020 | Advocacy, System Support

Dear Chancellor, Houston Elementary led the way in being the very first dual language program East of the River. DCPS listened to the wishes of the Deanwood community and in 2016 Houston Elementary enrolled an inaugural PK3 class of 30 students who would go onto...

Supporting Recruitment and Retention of Latino, Hispanic and Latinx Teachers

by vbertelli | May 22, 2020 | Policy, System Support

In April, the DC State Board of Education passed Resolution SR20-5 “in support of measures to increase recruitment and retention of Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx teachers.” This resolution is an important step in better supporting dual language programs...

Third Dual Language Program East of the River!

by vbertelli | Apr 17, 2020 | Advocacy, System Support

We are delighted to announce a third dual language program will open its doors East of the River in school year 2021-22. Last month, the DC Public Charter School Board moved to grant preliminary approval to Global Citizens Public Charter School to offer a dual...

Braitmayer Foundation Awards DC Immersion $35,000 Grant

by vbertelli | Apr 16, 2020 | System Support

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – Washington, D.C., April  16th, 2020 The DC Language Immersion Project (DC Immersion) is pleased to announce it was awarded a $35,000 grant from The Braitmayer Foundation. With this grant, DC Immersion looks forward to supporting...

Distance Learning: Language Teaching and Learning

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...
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