Produced by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest, this video highlights student experiences with New Mexico's State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy (SSBB). New Mexico's SSBB provides opportunities to help preserve native language and culture by connecting students with their communities, heritage, and cultural identity. The video features voices of high school students from Cuba and Farmington New Mexico who received the SSBB in their heritage languages of Diné (Navajo) and Spanish. The video discusses how students take courses to develop language proficiency, as well as learn about history, culture, and tribal government.
This video was prepared under Contract 91990018C0002 by Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest, administered by the American Institutes for Research, through funding from the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Institute of Education Sciences or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Keywords: Biliteracy Seal, Mexico's State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy, Diné Language, Navajo Language Proficiency, Heritage Languages, Cuba New Mexico, Farmington New Mexico, Spanish Language Proficiency, Student Voices, English Language Learners, English Learner Students, English Learner Proficiency, English Proficiency, English Acquisition, English Language Acquisition, Native Language Preservation, Indigenous Language Preservation, Native Language Acquisition, Native American Students, American Indian Students, Community Engagement, Native languages, New Mexico
