The Frederick News-Post – Becky Ahearn
“One major objective for high school students is to create a résumé that distinguishes them in the college admission process. As Advanced Placement, honors-level classes and weighted GPAs over 4.0 become more the norm than the exception, it’s getting more difficult to find a way to stand out from the crowd. One distinction that may soon be available to students is the seal of biliteracy on their diploma…By earning this seal, students distinguish themselves as proficient in more than one language, which not only makes them more college-ready, but also makes them more world-ready…As students consider college and career options, they should also consider what knowing a second language can do for them.”(more)