September 28, 2026
EdNC: Community Responses to Dual Language Closures in NC Highlight Importance of Programs
“We’ve had, in the United States, more than 65 years of work around bilingual education,” said Maria Coady, Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Education at NC State University, who studies multilingual learners (ML), rural communities, and the preparation of educators who work with MLs. She also serves on the board of the National Association of Bilingual Education.