News: Article on Second-Language Learning for U.S. Students

Hello everyone. Becky here!

Here is yet another article (I will copy the link and summary below) about the importance of language learning. Enjoy!

Language: A Cognitive and Creative Tool

In a recent issue of EdWeek, Tony Jackson, vice president for education at Asia Society, joined the president of the Committee for Economic Development and the executive director of the National Education Association in calling for second-language learning for U.S. students, not only because it enhances the global competitiveness of the U.S. and its students, but second-language learning "also helps students to learn their first language more effectively and deeply, and gives them access to a larger palette of colors with which to paint their world."
Read their National Imperative for Language Learning.