Ventura County Star – Staff Writer
“More students are graduating high school in California fluent in at least two languages. Bilingual students can earn a biliteracy gold seal on their diplomas…“Becoming multilingual is a huge asset in today’s global economy, so I applaud the rising numbers of students attaining high levels of proficiency in multiple languages,” said Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, in a news release. “These skills will help students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world.””(more)