Ep #427: Why Dual Language Education Works with Eric Bethel and Dr. Maggie Marcus

Dual language education is one of the most powerful ways schools can honor students' identities while strengthening academic outcomes, and this week's conversation makes that crystal clear. I'm joined by Instructional Superintendent at District of Columbia Public Schools Eric Bethel and Executive Director of The Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation Dr. Maggie Marcus for a rich discussion on bilingualism, multilingualism, and what it really looks like to teach content through two languages in a way that supports every child. Join us on this episode as we break down what dual language programs are, including the difference between whole school models and strand models, and why the structure matters for equity and school culture. You'll also hear how dual language programs can reduce isolation for multilingual learners, why this work is not just a programme choice, but a deeper commitment to belonging and opportunity, and practical ideas for leaders who do not currently have a dual language programme but want to better serve multilingual students right now. Find the full episode show notes and transcript, click here: Keep up with me on Facebook:

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Ep #427: Why Dual Language Education Works with Eric Bethel and Dr. Maggie Marcus is an episode from The Empowered Principal Podcast: Bringing Emotional Fitness to Elementary Leadership by Angela Kelly.

This episode is 58:08 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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