The World Speaks Spanish. Maybe Our Children Should, Too…
Spanish, Early Education LaShanda Callahan Spanish, Early Education LaShanda Callahan

The World Speaks Spanish. Maybe Our Children Should, Too…

Spanish is everywhere. It fills the air in the colorful mercados of Mexico City, echoes through the cobblestone streets of Madrid, and rings out in the vibrant neighborhoods of Miami, Los Angeles, and Chicago. With more than 500 million native speakers and another 75 million who speak it as a second language, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. Its influence is only growing. For parents and educators thinking about the languages children should learn, the case for Spanish is compelling. And it seems the earlier the start, the better.

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Why Black Families Should Consider French: Discovering the Profound Connections Between the French Language, Black History, and Future Opportunities
LaShanda Callahan LaShanda Callahan

Why Black Families Should Consider French: Discovering the Profound Connections Between the French Language, Black History, and Future Opportunities

When American parents think about foreign language education for their children, Spanish usually tops the list. It makes sense—our proximity to Latin America and the growing Latino population make Spanish an obvious choice. But there’s another language with deep American roots and exceptional future prospects that deserves serious consideration, especially for Black families: French.

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