It is clear to me that, of all cities, Washington needs to invest a lot more
in dual language education as the demand is clearly there and as it would significantly benefit all its citizens.
She holds a Master's degree in
dual language education from Bank Street College in New York City and received her BA from the University of Southern California.
She is a WIDA PRIME trained curriculum correlator, trained in the Comprehensive Literacy Model, and has a deep understanding
of dual language education.
Studies completed by the U.S. Department of Education show that
dual language education provides English Learners (ELs) more opportunities to succeed in the classroom.
In my talks, I often present the cases of Utah, Delaware, and Georgia as great examples of how States can make a U-Turn and invest massively
in dual language education.
In my opinion,
dual language education is a great public good that ought to be developed everywhere, as it can positively transform a child, a family, a school, a community, and even a country.
Dual language education is NOT about English language acquisition.
The conversations were always passionate and touched on subjects as varied as equity, segregation, gentrification, race, economic opportunities, workforce development, and of course, the advantages of bilingualism and
dual language education.
Patricia Lozano has extensive experience in early childhood policy and research, as well as
dual language education.