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To Seal or Not to Seal? The Seal of Biliteracy: A Review of Literature, Access, and the Massachusetts Context
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Emily W. Loughlin – NECTFL Review, 2025
Bilingual education has been a political topic in the U.S. for years but lacks concrete legislation about compulsory learning to promote biliteracy and bilingualism. The Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) is an optional award for public high school seniors demonstrating mastery in English and an additional language. Many changes must be made to ensure that…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, High School Seniors, Awards, Public Schools