MLRC Speaker Series | Strengthening Dual Language Bilingual Education in Massachusetts: Research Informed Policy, Practice, and Technical Assistance
September 4, 2025, 1–2:00 p.m. CT
Online Zoom
Dr. Elenita Irizarry-Ramos
Bilingual Education Lead, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Language Acquisition
Dr. Irizarry-Ramos will share findings from a mixed-methods study examining how Massachusetts supports sustainable, high quality, dual language bilingual education through data-informed policy and technical assistance. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data, her research examines program characteristics, implementation barriers, and policy needs—insights that have directly informed new state guidance for fostering equitable DLBE programs.
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