Dual Language Initiative in Evergreen Park

Bilingualism sparks a positive change in our society. Dual Language Programs teach children a mutual understanding and respect for minority groups and for people of different linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dual Language Programs aid in the prevention of language loss in heritage speakers. Studies have shown that being bilingual changes the way we use our brains. Bilingual children have better problem solving skills and outperform their monolingual peers on standardized tests. Bilingual students also show an increase in control of attention and a longer memory span. As the children age, bilingualism and multilingualism can delay certain brain deterioration such as Dementia and Alzheimer's anywhere from 5-10 years.