The biliteracy advantage: How heritage languages boost English proficiency and workforce readiness

Monday, March 2, 2026José Viana, Ed.D., LexiaView original

Embracing multilingual learners cultivates the next generation of confident, literate, and globally ready citizens.

In just one academic year, Marietta City Schools in Georgia saw the percentage of elementary English learners (ELs) working in or above grade level rocket from 11 percent to 67 percent.