Scientific American: The Neural Advantages of Speaking 2 Languages
A new study published in Psychological Science reveals that knowledge of a second language-even one learned in adolescence-affects how people read in their native tongue. The findings suggest that after learning a second language, people never look at words the same way again.

Article from Education Week on Foreign Languages in Glastonbury, CT
"Foreign-Languages Acquisition a Vital Part of District's Mission" The Glastonbury, Conn., public school district, encompassing a small farming community, has quietly become a foreign-language powerhouse, with half of all graduates having studied two foreign languages, and 40% having been exposed to three. Glastonbury's reputation makes it a draw for foreign-language teachers, this article says, which means the district doesn't have to grapple with the challenges of finding and retaining qualified teachers.