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There are benefits to teaching special needs children Spanish.

SpanglishBaby: The Benefits of bilingualism for special needs kids

By Kimberly Lane, SpanglishBaby.com

It’s spring, which means it’s IEP season again. Time to get together with a team made up of my boys’ teachers, special education teacher, speech … Read More

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SpanglishBaby: The quest to raise bilingual kids never ends

By Marika Lynch, SpanglishBaby

Mami, hoy es January? That’s my 5-year-old asking from the back seat. I’m thrilled — finally the kids are getting the hang of time — the … Read More

In Arkansas Latino students return as bilingual teachers

In Arkansas, schools recruit Latino alumni as bilingual teachers

By KNWA, Marissa Stevens

Hispanic students in Springdale are getting the opportunity to pursue an education, and return to the hallways of Springdale schools as bilingual … Read More

Hispanic students are often taken out of school as the school year ends.

Education Nation: The real benefits of being bilingual

By Alessandra Hickson

For years, many thought being bilingual would slow a child's progress in school. Today, studies show being bilingual benefits your brain functions for life, and … Read More