Foreign Language Education ...for life!
American students, of various backgrounds, speak clearly, passionately, and with refreshing wisdom about foreign language education and how it benefits them. School administrators, local, state and federal policy-makers and leaders ought to take note! Being able to speak two or more languages is an essential 21st century skill we ought to make sure EVERY child has the opportunity to develop. This will make for a more competitive, secure, culturally and linguistically competent America.
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