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Alpine students increasingly earn Seal of Biliteracy as district expands K–12 language pathways
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Alpine School District staff say more students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy in recent years after expanded testing access and K–12 language pathways. District specialist Jody Lindsay and classroom teachers described gains in student proficiency and broader benefits for graduates.
Alpine School District officials and teachers described rising numbers of students earning the Seal of Biliteracy and said expanded testing access and sustained K–12 language instruction have driven the increase.
Jody Lindsay, world language specialist for Alpine School District, said the Seal of Biliteracy is recognized across the United States and that Utah requires students to demonstrate an “intermediate mid” proficiency in English and in one or more world languages to qualify. Lindsay said the district first saw a notable rise in seals when testing became available to more students in 2021: “We had about 200 students that were non DLI who ended up earning the seal, and every year it has increased. Last May, we awarded 658 seals of biliteracy to our seniors,” she said.
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