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Urbana board celebrates 39 students earning Illinois Seal of Biliteracy
Summary
District officials recognized students who earned the state Seal of Biliteracy (39 seals, 12 commendations), highlighted pathways through dual-language programming, and explained assessments and potential college-credit benefits.
District officials used the board meeting to recognize students who earned the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy and commendations this year. Dr. Joe Wiemelt, executive director for secondary, multilingual and alternative education, told the board 39 students earned the full seal and 12 earned the commendation; 26 of the 51 recognized students had participated in the district’s dual-language program at some point.
"This year we've had 39…
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