TV5MONDE Interview – Le succès des écoles bilingues de New York

Un reportage de TV5MONDE, par Catherine François, sur le succès des écoles bilingues de New York et de l’initiative French for All que porte la Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education avec Mohamed Bouabdallah, Bertrand Tchoumi, Ed.D et la New York French American Charter School (NYFACS) #révolutionbilingue Continue reading TV5MONDE Interview – Le succès des écoles bilingues de New York

A Bilingual Revolution for Africa: Embracing Multilingual Education for Sustainable Development

Thank you so much to the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (UNISA) for hosting the “A Bilingual Revolution for Africa” webinar. It was a great honor to be the keynote speaker and share insights alongside distinguished colleagues, including Prof. Sis Koli Moropa, who introduced me so graciously. … Continue reading A Bilingual Revolution for Africa: Embracing Multilingual Education for Sustainable Development

Mosaic of Tongues: Cognitive and Social Benefits Explored

Reflecting on the transformative journey of “Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World,” several profound lessons emerge from the collective experiences and insights shared by the contributors. The journey of exploring multilingual education within the Arabic-speaking world offers a multifaceted perspective on the importance, challenges, and opportunities of fostering linguistic diversity. Embracing Multilingualism … Continue reading Mosaic of Tongues: Cognitive and Social Benefits Explored

Raising Multilinguals Live Talk: The Bilingual Revolution

Setting up a quality bilingual education program is not as easy as it seems, and requires a level of dedication that only comes with total conviction. One pro who has been involved in the creation of multiple bilingual/multilingual programs for many decades is Dr. Fabrice Jaumont. In this interview, Dr. Jaumont walked us through why’s, … Continue reading Raising Multilinguals Live Talk: The Bilingual Revolution

Reflecting on a Vibrant Exchange at the University of Porto

On April 18th, 2024, I had the privilege of speaking at the University of Porto, where I shared insights from my work on bilingual education. The event, titled The Bilingual Revolution / Revolução Bilíngue was not just a lecture but a dynamic exchange with an enthusiastic audience comprised of students and faculty, all passionate about … Continue reading Reflecting on a Vibrant Exchange at the University of Porto

Arabic Language Learning in Europe: Realities of Policy & Practice (Brussels)

I was thrilled to participate in the symposium on Arabic Language Learning in Europe: Realities of Policy & Practice, which took place in Brussels on May 8-9. As a language enthusiast, I have always been interested in the importance of language learning in education policies. I believe that the recognition of Arabic as the fifth most spoken language in the world is a significant development that warrants attention from language educators and policymakers.

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Book Release

Exciting news for language and education enthusiasts! A Bilingual Revolution for Africa, a new book examining the potential of multilingual education across Africa, has just been released. This book, edited by Ayé Clarisse Hager-M’Boua and myself, brings together educators, researchers, and actors on the ground to explore the benefits of dual-language education in various sectors and countries of Africa.

The book’s preface is written by Yao Ydo, Director of UNESCO International Bureau of Education, while the introduction is written by Ayé Clarisse and I. The book is divided into four parts, each containing essays on various topics related to bilingual education in Africa.

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Italy Tour for La Rivoluzione Bilingue

Dr. Fabrice Jaumont is a scholar-practitioner, award-winning author, non-profit leader, and education advisor based in New York. He will give several talks in Rome and Naples in February 2023. On February 22, he will present his work at the University Roma Tre at the invitation of the Language Center. On February 23, the University of Naples Federico II will host his talk entitled: The Bilingual Revolution / La Rivoluzione bilingue : The Future of Education is in Two Languages / Il futuro dell’istruzione in due lingue, in partnership with Bilingualism Matters. In addition, he will meet with officials at the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit, as well as take part in discussions and book signings with several organizations.

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President Macron launches French for all fund during State visit

Thank you, Mr. President, for launching our new fund, French for All, as part of the State Visit. Hosted by FACE Foundation, French for All, is a program that seeks to encourage bilingualism and dual-language education, and widen access to French teaching tools in public schools and universities across the United States.

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