According to the American Community Survey, immigrants make up over 13 percent of the U.S. population. As a result, many first-generation, American-born children grow up speaking both English and their parents’ native tongue as well as participating in both American culture and that of their family. For educators, having students who live in a dual-language household may appear to present challenges, but there are some very simple strategies to support non-English speakers or dual language learners (DLLs) in the classroom.
