Category: Bilingualism

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Burlington, VT: A City’s Strategy to Develop Economically through Language Education

I was interviewed by Steve Norman for a Burlington cable TV channel. The City Council of Burlington, VT is promoting French friendliness towards its visitors, and a French dual language program is being considered for one of the local elementary schools. I spoke about my background in bilingual education, presented a few examples of dual language programs in Utah, Massachusetts, and New York, and talked about the Bilingual Revolution -both the movement and the book that I am currently writing. I also discussed various options to consider when implementing a French dual language program. Continue reading “Burlington, VT: A City’s Strategy to Develop Economically through Language Education”

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The Impact of Bilingualism on Aging: A Conversation with Ana Ines Ansaldo

A few days ago, I was very fortunate to spend time with Ana Ines Ansaldo, who kindly visited me in Willsboro, on beautiful Lake Champlain, where I am working on my book, The Bilingual Revolution.  Dr. Ansaldo is a professor at the School of Speech Therapy and Audiology at the University of Montreal where she heads the Language, Communication, and Aging Laboratory. She is also the Director of Teaching at the Geriatric Institute of Montreal. Her research focuses on the aging brain and language processing. She combines functional magnetic resonance imaging with tools from cognitive neuropsychology and communication sciences and disorders, so as to study neuroplasticity mechanisms supporting the recovery of language abilities, disrupted by stroke or dementia. Continue reading “The Impact of Bilingualism on Aging: A Conversation with Ana Ines Ansaldo”

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[PL] Pierwszy polski dwujęzyczny program językowy w P.S. 34 w Brooklyn

Dziś rano, dzięki pomocy dyrektora Carmen Asselta, odwiedziłem polski program językowy (DLP) w podstawowej szkole publicznej nr. 34 im. Olivera H. Perry’ego w Greenpoint, na Brooklynie. W pierwszym roku swojego działania program dwujęzyczny osiągnął imponujące wyniki wraz z wartym naśladowania poświęceniem ze strony nauczycieli, pracowników, rodziców i lidera szkoły, który jest mocno zainteresowany edukacją wielojęzykową.

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The 2016 New York French American Charter School Graduation

This morning, we celebrated the graduation of the 5th graders at New York French American Charter SchoolNew York French American Charter School (NYFACS) in Harlem.

New York French American Charter School Principal Marc Maurice delivered a touching speech in honor of the first cohort to have attended NYFACS from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Continue reading “The 2016 New York French American Charter School Graduation”

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The first Polish dual language program at P.S. 34 in Brooklyn

This morning, I visited the Polish dual language program (DLP) at P.S. 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary in Greenpoint, Brooklyn thanks to principal Carmen Asselta. In its first year, the school’s DLP showed impressive results, and inspiring dedication among teachers, staff, parents, and a school leader with a great appreciation for multilingual education. Continue reading “The first Polish dual language program at P.S. 34 in Brooklyn”

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[FR] Portrait dans la revue Le francais dans le Monde pour le Dossier “Filières bilingues: deux langues pour réussir”

Retrouvez mon portrait, “États-Unis : Fabrice Jaumont multiplie les cursus franco-anglais”, dans le dossier spécial “Filières bilingues: deux langues pour réussir”, publié dans la revue le français dans le monde. Continue reading “[FR] Portrait dans la revue Le francais dans le Monde pour le Dossier “Filières bilingues: deux langues pour réussir””

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Dual Language Symposium’s networking event and panel at Goethe Institut New York

I was thrilled to take part in the panel discussion “The Future of Bilingual Education: Best Practice Models from the U.S. and Abroad”” organized by the Goethe-Institut New York. The symposium gathered teachers, school aministrators and parents. It was also the chance to support NYC’s first German dual language program opening next year at P.S. 17 in Brooklyn. Continue reading “Dual Language Symposium’s networking event and panel at Goethe Institut New York”

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[RU] Русская двуязычная инициатива, направленная на открытие программы на Манхэттене

Я был рад председательствовать в комиссии по продвижению двуязычного образования в Нью-Йорке и одновременно поддержать инициативу русской двуязычной программы. Continue reading “[RU] Русская двуязычная инициатива, направленная на открытие программы на Манхэттене”