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The article focuses on the importance of studying French, and offer suggestions to students on what they can do with their skills and knowledge on the language. It states that French is spoken by more than 200 million people on five continents as first or second language. It explains that having knowledge of French enriches English in many aspects such as vocabulary for legal matters. It also notes that knowing French offers an edge in getting a job or advancing in any field.

An interview with David Burke, television host, is presented. He relates his experiences in the development of his career in languages. According to Burke, to understand a culture, one has to learn everything about it wherein the technical aspects of the language are not enough. He adds that to raise awareness and understanding of other cultures, it should start with children.

The article informs that the California Department of Education (CDE) is inviting Californians to comment on their state's first framework based on the Common Core State Standards for English language arts. The CDE announced that the framework will help ensure students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and careers. It also reveals that the draft framework focuses on the teaching and learning of English literacy and language in the English classroom.

The article focuses on the reports published by the University of Massachusetts analyzing the impact on English language learners in public schools in 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. It explores the approval of the 2002 referendum, which halted the Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE). According to the report, the Sheltered English Instruction (SEI), which replaced the TBE, concluded that it made few gains in the fourth and eight grades.

Reports on the publication of Sunburst Technology’s new title in its Key Skills line of software that targets fundamental reading skills and provides a comprehensive assessment and management tools for teachers. Assistance of the Teacher Management Tool in assessing and remediating the exact skills that teachers need for their students; Impact of the program in the International Reading Association (IRA) and National Council of Teachers of English; Goal of developing the Key Skills.