French Dual-Language Program in Jeopardy in NYC

Following the recent decision by New York City’s Department of Education to drop a French dual-language program in Manhattan, as reported by various media (Batch, NY Post, TapInto), I wanted to express my full support to the parent-led effort that has involved hundreds of diverse families and dozens of nationalities united to create a new French dual-language program in Manhattan.

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Carrying the Torch: An Interview with Blake Ramsey about Fort Greene Prep’s new French Dual Language Program.

I have known Blake Ramsey for almost 10 years when he started teaching in French bilingual programs in New York City. I have watched him grow as an educator, impressed by his consistency and professionalism, as well as his dedication to French dual-language education. He has now embarked in a new mission, carrying the torch … Continue reading Carrying the Torch: An Interview with Blake Ramsey about Fort Greene Prep’s new French Dual Language Program.

Révolution bilingue à Manhattan

Full house in support of more French dual-language programs in New York organized by Stephane Lautner, a French-American parent who has worked tirelessly to create a new program in Manhattan. Salle pleine pour les programmes bilingues de New York avec une réunion organisée par Stéphane Lautner, un parent franco-américain qui travaille sans relâche pour créer un programme à Manhattan.

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Families in Global Transition

 

Families in Global Transition is a welcoming forum for globally mobile individuals, families, and those working with them. This nonprofit organization promotes cross-sector connections for sharing research and developing best practices that support the growth, success and well-being of people crossing cultures around the world. I was invited to give a presentation about bilingual education and my vision for a future of education in two languages.

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Creating a Support Base for P.S. 147’s Japanese Dual-Language Program

With Yukari Levine, Kayo Kudo and Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve

As discussed in my book The Bilingual Revolution, a critically important task for parents engaged in their school’s dual-language program is to create a support base in the community, such as influential individuals, business leaders, elected officials, and supportive organizations. These include local and global businesses, embassies and consulates, cultural centers serving a language or a country, foundations with a focus on education or community development, tourism offices, chambers of commerce that serve businesses from two or more countries, and heritage and cultural societies and federations.

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[FR] Épisode 4 : L’Utah, étonnant pionnier de l’éducation bilingue

Dans l’épisode 4 du podcast “Révolution Bilingue”, je m’intéresse à l’exemple passionnant de l’Utah.

Il y a une dizaine d’années, les dirigeants de cet Etat américain ont lancé une politique de développement des programmes bilingues en immersion. A travers l’Utah, 225 écoles enseignent désormais la moitié du temps scolaire dans une langue autre que l’anglais. Espagnol et chinois sont en tête, mais il y a également trente-et-une écoles en français.

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