“Dual language programs should be a right for the whole community—not a privilege for the well-to-do.”—Gabriel Paez, Bilingual Teacher at Haugan As CPS welcomes a new CEO, we’re urging leadership toinvest in programs that uplift our school communities, not cut them. Invest in dual language education, which empowers English Language Learners and enriches all students. At a time when Trump is attacking public education at the national level,the only way to fight back is to expand opportunities—not

Dual Language programs have gained popularity across Texas, and we are proud to offer this learning model to incoming kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year! In August, our first cohort of students at Buena Vista and Lamar will embark of a journey of becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. Take a look at how one of our area districts has used 2-way dual language (English speakers Spanish speakers) to build a community of shared languages. Are you interested in learning more ab