How the Seal of Biliteracy Gives Your Child an Advantage

More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language, and in our increasingly global society, becoming bilingual is one of the core ways U.S. children can stay competitive. As we discussed in our recent blog post, Americans have some catching up to do — according to Pew, many European students are on their third language by the time they reach high school! The good news is more and more U.S. states are demonstrating their commitment to bilingualism by participating in the Seal of Biliteracy, and it’s quickly emerging as the gold standard of bilingual certification.  So, what exactly is the Seal of Biliteracy, and why does it matter? Continue reading “How the Seal of Biliteracy Gives Your Child an Advantage”

PandaTree Adds New Feature to Online Language Learning Program Shared Document Editor Enhances Reading and Writing Experience

At PandaTree, we’re constantly enhancing our program to meet the needs of our students, and we’re excited to make a new feature available in our online language learning program – Shared Document Editing.

In response to parent requests to offer more opportunities for students to practice reading and writing, the Shared Document Editor allows students and tutors to write and edit together in real time during a lesson! From writing creative stories and poems to polishing their prose, students reap the benefits of practicing their written language skills with the expert support of their tutor. Students gain the confidence they need to grow their written language skills and apply their knowledge in the classroom and beyond.

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