Multilingual NYC
The Partnership for
Multilingual Education in NYC
Greetings from Dr. Darling James Miramey,
Welcome to MultilingualNYC.org, the digital home for our multilingual advocacy and expansion efforts in New York City.
We believe that every student, regardless of their native language, should have equal access to quality education. Our mission is to foster an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes multilingualism.
We are dedicated to ensuring that all students in New York City have the opportunity to develop their linguistic skills and cultural competencies. Our initiatives include creating comprehensive language policies, providing professional development for teachers, creating resources for parents and families, and advocating for increased funding for multilingual education programs.
Explore our website to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable education system for all students in New York City.
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PAST EVENTS
In a 1974 landmark decision, Lau v. Nichols, the United States Supreme Court established the right of English Language Learners to have “a meaningful opportunity to participate in the educational program.” As such, ELLs must be provided with equal access to all school programs and services offered to non-ELL students, including access to programs required for graduation. See the NYSED Commissioner's Regulations Part 154 (CR Part 154) website for more information.
(4) The right to have your children in a Bilingual Education (BE) program when there are 15 or more grade-level ELL students in grades K-8 with the same home language in one or two contiguous grades and 20 or more ELL students in high school with the same home language in one grade. If there is not a sufficient number of qualifying students in a school, but there are within its district, the district must provide a BE program.
RESOURCES FOR BILINGUAL PARENTS
David C. Banks
NYC DOE CHANCELLOR
David’s vision of education emphasizes a partnership between schools and communities based on the guiding principles of academic excellence, leadership, and character development. With the Eagle Academy Foundation, he set out to prove that a high-quality college preparatory education for young men of color can be provided in a public-school setting.
PHOTO NYC DOE
Important resolutions for multilingual learners
Following New York State Education Department
multimedia presentation give you more information about bilingual education models:
Number of bilingual (DL + TBE ) programs in NYC public schools in 2019/2020:
Spanish - 450
Chinese - 67
French - 9
Yiddish - 7
Arabic - 5
Haitian-Creole - 4
Russian - 5
Bengali - 5
Italian - 2
Polish - 2
Japanese - 1
Korean - 1
Urdu - 1
German - 1
Number of bilingual (DL + TBE ) programs in NYC public schools in 2020/2021:
Spanish - 430 (-20)
Chinese - 66 (-1)
French - 12 (+3)
Yiddish - 7
Arabic - 4 (-1)
Haitian-Creole - 3 (-1)
Russian - 5
Bengali - 4 (-1)
Italian - 3 (+1)
Polish - 2
Japanese - 1
Korean - 1
Urdu 0 (-1)
German - 1
Number of bilingual (DL + TBE ) programs in NYC public schools in 2021/2022:
Spanish - 427 (-3)
Chinese - 68 (+2)
French - 12
Yiddish - 6 (-1)
Arabic - 4
Haitian-Creole - 3
Russian - 5
Bengali - 5 (+1)
Italian - 3
Polish - 3 (+1)
Japanese - 1
Korean - 1
Urdu - 0
German - 1
Number of bilingual (DL + TBE ) programs in NYC public schools in 2022/2023:
Spanish - 447 (+20)
Chinese - 68
French - 11 (- 1)
Yiddish - 4 (-2)
Arabic - 3 (-1)
Haitian-Creole - 4 (+1) Russian - 5
Bengali - 5
Italian - 4 (+1)
Polish - 3
Japanese - 1
Korean - 1
Urdu - 0
German - 1
DETAILED INFORMATION ON SELECTED PROGRAMS:
View P.S. 032 State Street presentation:
View PS K147 presentation:
View PS K34 & PS Q153 presentations:
PS K34, PS Q153,
PS Q71
Polish dual language programs
Brooklyn & Queens, NY.
PS 84 The Lillian Weber School of The Arts
PS M84
French & Spanish
dual language programs.
Manhattan, NY.
PS 145 The Bloomingdale School
PS M145
Russian & Spanish
dual language programs.
Manhattan, NY.
SOON INFORMATION ABOUT OTHERS BILINGUAL PROGRAMS
We would like to recommend you the following publications:
Conceived as a practical, accessible "how to" guide, The Bilingual Revolution is the story of a movement to bring dual language education to public schools told through the eyes of founding parents and educators. These pioneering mothers, fathers, teachers, and principals share the belief that bilingual education can positively transform a child, a school, a community, and even a country.
Although the roots of bilingual education in the United States can be traced back to the 17th century, a new push to embrace heritage languages, produce bilingual global citizens, and create a cultural sense of community is taking the education sector by storm. New York City provides the backdrop for the book, where parents have fought for access to various bilingual public school programs from preschool to high school. Similar programs have developed in hundreds of cities in the United States and around the world.
The Bilingual Revolution tells the story of successes and setbacks of parents and educators through vignettes that yield practical advice. In their diversity, these portraits paint a picture of a viable 21st-century solution to preserve linguistic heritage and to raise a generation of young bilingual, biliterate, multicultural citizens of the world. The book will inspire and engage readers who want to create their own bilingual programs.
Being bilingual can become the new norm and it starts with our youth and our education systems. A bilingual revolution for the common good is already underway.
“A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive.”—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
An educator and mother, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first Summit school in 2003. Summit Public Schools has won national recognition because 99 percent of Summit students get into a four-year college, and Summit students finish college at twice the national average. But in a radical departure from the environments created by the college admissions arms race, Summit students aren’t focused on competing with their classmates for rankings or test scores. Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today’s workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life.
Today, thousands of educators, tens of thousands of students, and hundreds of schools across thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have embraced the Summit model.
Through personal stories and the hard-earned lessons of Summit’s exceptional team of educators and diverse students, Diane Tavenner shares the underlying learning philosophies and unconventional wisdom that lead to all children being prepared for school and life.
Advance praise for Prepared
“In a world filled with lots of parenting advice, Prepared cuts through the noise, offering a no-nonsense guide for raising curious, confident kids. Diane shares the secret sauce behind Summit’s success and how we can make sure that all kids can have the same opportunity.”—Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools
“Prepared is compelling and actionable. It tells the story of why we all must do this work. We must prepare every child, not allow luck or circumstance to dictate their future—and ours.”—Dr. Priscilla Chan, CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, pediatrician, and mother
“Diane Tavenner is one of the leading thinkers in education today—her energy and insights are infectious. There is no one better to think big about what kids need, and who can roll up her sleeves to make it happen.”—Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy