Multilingualism is a tremendous asset, opening up new career opportunities and new cultural horizons. And even without attaining full fluency in another language, students can benefit greatly from language learning. A host of studies have shown second language learning to have positive effects ranging from strengthened cognitive abilities to increasedRead More

In 2014, the Houston Independent School District Superintendent will be drastically increasing the number of dual-language programs in the district, adding 14 schools to the existing programs, HISD Superintendent Terry Grier announced during his Feb. 25 State of the Schools Address. HISD currently has two dual language programs. One, atRead More