The English-Spanish Dual Language Immersion programs at Lakeland and John Ruhrah teach students bilingualism and biliteracy, focus on grade-level achievement, and encourage socio-cultural competency. Students receive instruction in both English and Spanish throughout the school day, which helps them gain competency and confidence in their speaking, reading, and understanding of both languages. | Baltimore City Public Schools

“Dual language programs should be a right for the whole community—not a privilege for the well-to-do.”—Gabriel Paez, Bilingual Teacher at Haugan As CPS welcomes a new CEO, we’re urging leadership toinvest in programs that uplift our school communities, not cut them. Invest in dual language education, which empowers English Language Learners and enriches all students. At a time when Trump is attacking public education at the national level,the only way to fight back is to expand opportunities—not