A study of bilingual children finds that when children learn any two languages from birth each language proceeds on its own independent course, at a rate that reflects the quality of the children's ...

Key points Raising your child to be bilingual has many benefits and is unlikely to delay language or development in any way. If you would like to raise your child to be bilingual, research suggests ...

Martha Hernandez, who began her career as a bilingual educator in California in 1976, remembers a time when knowing a language other than English was not considered an asset. It was difficult to ...

Why it matters: Bilingualism offers cognitive, cultural, and emotional benefits, but these only flourish with consistent exposure and use in meaningful contexts. Common challenges: Families often ...

Because of our unique demographics, Miami is poised to be the greatest bilingualism-promotor in the United States. Why is this goal worth pursuing? Substantial research shows that there are ...

Narrative development in bilingual children is a complex interplay between cognitive, linguistic, and cultural factors. As these children acquire and use two or more languages, their storytelling ...

Bilingual language development is a unique journey that blends cultural identity, family connection, and communication skills. Experts agree that learning two languages does not cause delays, and with ...

GOLETA, Calif. – Across the state, Santa Barbara County has one of the highest percentages of students who struggle to speak fluent English, even more than down in Los Angeles County. A new state ...

A new study shows that encouraging bilingualism at home has many cognitive benefits for children, which may be particularly helpful in kids with autism spectrum disorder. According to research ...

Amanda Owen Van Horne sits on the floor while a child mixes up cake batter in a play kitchen. While at play, an intensive language therapy program is also underway for preschool-aged children with ...

April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses across California recover hundreds of pounds of unserved food from dining halls to serve to their hungry classmates. In the midst of a statewide teacher ...

Many parents have a desire to raise their children to be bilingual or multilingual (that is, speaking more than one language fluently). It seems that everyone has an opinion on the “right” way to ...