March 5, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we're talking about dual language programs in the NYC public school system, how we define fluency when talking about multilingual people, and answering the question: Is it possible to raise a child bilingual when only one parent speaks a second language?

Things we mention in the episode:

- How the 'Italian Fairy' Spends Her Day Teaching Children to Sing (NY Times)

- Globalskolen: Online education for Norwegian children abroad

- The Bilingual Brain by Albert Costa

- The Bilingual Edge by Kendal King and Alison Mackey

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