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How a Mixtec Father Paved the Way to Language Access, Academic Success for His Community

Francisco Lozano has become a bridge between the Santa Maria-Bonita school district along California's Central Coast and the area's large Mixtec community.

CA Senators Ask for $5 Million to Increase Pipeline of Asian Language Teachers

Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in CA, yet the state credentialed only 89 teachers who speak one of several Asian languages in the 2019-2020.

California EDD Adds 15 Languages, Expands Access to Unemployment Insurance

The agency will be translating all written materials into the 15 most-used languages in the state and adding more interpreters to its phone lines.