Dual‑Language Learning: Practice, Policy, & Philanthropy

We’re pleased to welcome guest Dr. Maggie Marcus to the podcast. Dr. Marcus joins us for a conversation on bilingual learners, two-way immersion programs, and navigating the needs of English learners from a policy level at a time of increased scrutiny on language learning in relation to civic identity. Dr. Marcus is the Executive Director of the Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation, which is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for English Learners.  02:30 The Joy of Teaching Aligned to Talent: Dual Language Learning 10:30 Professional Pathways for Language Learners 16:30 Two-Way Immersion Programming: Research & Praxis 22:00 Century Foundation Report: Community Demand for Bilingual Educational Opportunity 27:30 English Learners & Pandemic Recovery Trends  31:00 What We Learned Sources & Further Reading: Is Your Child Classified as an English Learner? - PIQE What Families Want: New Data on Public Demand for Bilingual Education Pandemic Response to Pandemic Recovery: Helping English Learners Succeed This Fall and Beyond Quadrinity Check-In | Hoffman Institute Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation Music by John Williams | GRAMMY® Award Winner | Disney+ Mayor Mamdani Declares Local State of Emergency, Snow Day for NYC Public Schools to Keep New Yorkers Safe For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website.