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Peer reviewedCataldi, Ricardo J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
Growing up bilingual can have many positive effects. Research and anecdotal evidence suggests that experience with two language systems builds mental flexibility, superior concept formation, and a more diversified set of mental abilities. To encourage bilingualism, schools must teach foreign languages earlier and more efficiently, nurture…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cognitive Development, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education
