Announcing the Recipients of the 2026 LTI Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship Each year, Language Testing International® (LTI) proudly recognizes outstanding Seal of Biliteracy recipients through the LTI Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship. The scholarship celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to language learning and who use their multilingual skills to build connections, serve […]
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My fellow educators and I did an interesting exercise at a workshop entitled “Chairing Your Department” that was both cynically eye-opening and kind of hilarious; they had us all put our schools’ description for what a successful graduate of ________ (insert whatever your school’s name is here) can do, the skills they’ve mastered, and the […]
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Schools Need More Than Privacy Claims from EdTech Providers As schools continue expanding their use of digital learning tools and online assessments, one question is becoming impossible to ignore: How do educators know which platforms truly protect student privacy? That question is especially important when younger learners are involved. Schools are increasingly expected to evaluate […]
Continue readingHow language verification helps organizations maximize ROI, strengthen retention, and unlock the full value of multilingual talent. By Marilyn Burgos, MS, CDMP, and Renée Tarrant As the U.S. workforce becomes more diverse, many employers offer a bilingual pay differential to attract, hire and retain bilingual talent. Bilingual employees connect their organizations with the diverse communities […]
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Note: This article was written based on a recorded interview with Dr. Lucia Osa-Melero, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies at Duquesne University. It was more than fifteen years ago when a simple question sparked what would become a transformative partnership at Duquesne University: Could nursing students take an elective in […]
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