Why honoring home languages matters in education

Dr. Elena Schmitt, a guest on Lexia’s All For Literacy™ podcast, outlines the unique journey and challenges presented to bilingual learners. While learning a second language is a unique skill that will benefit learners later in life, the process of not only learning a second language but maintaining fluency in the first language requires intention. Schmitt encourages families to use their first language in their home and explains why programs like Lexia that outline how to approach teaching English to bilingual learners can be beneficial.