New York State Seal of Biliteracy Report Released for 2018-2019

The New York State Education Department  released the 2018-19 Report on the New York State Seal of Biliteracy .The report summarizes facts and figures that demonstrate significant growth in this program over the last four years, including an increase in the number of schools offering the Seal and the number of students earning it. The report also identifies future goals for growth areas, strategies to achieve these goals, and provides information regarding how the NYSSB compares to other such programs throughout the country.  Last year, 4,031 students from 228 schools earned the NYSSB in 47 different languages. Since the first year this program was offered, over 7,700 students have earned this distinction.  Click here for more information on the 2018-19 NYS Seal of Biliteracy Report.