June 28, 2023 | EdSource
In this EdSource article by Zaidee Stavely, our Director of Dual Language Learner (DLL) Programs, Carolyne Crolotte, shares about the importance of supporting children’s home language in the classroom and at home.
“When children have a strong foundation in their home language, it actually helps them learn English and also reap the many benefits of bilingualism. But when their home language is not supported, children risk losing their home language, which can be extremely detrimental not only to family and cultural ties and identity development but also their cognitive and language development,” Crolotte said.