It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic High Point Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in High Point, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Armstrong Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Blue Water Grille or visit Rosa Parks Statue, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in High Point, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in High Point, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in High Point, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Wednesday is the final day of the spring High Point Market.What You Need To Know The event brings in billions of dollars to the state, but this year increased tariffs on imported goods may have affected furniture professionals and consumers coming to buy.“People are concerned about tariffs, and I know that certain businesses are going to have to take steps to mitigate their effects...
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Wednesday is the final day of the spring High Point Market.
The event brings in billions of dollars to the state, but this year increased tariffs on imported goods may have affected furniture professionals and consumers coming to buy.
“People are concerned about tariffs, and I know that certain businesses are going to have to take steps to mitigate their effects. For us personally, since we're new, it's not really affecting us, but it will in the future if things don’t change," said Gretchen Jacobson, who visited the market Tuesday.
Jacobson works as a sales associate for the luxury pillow line Threads Soft Goods.
Donald Bowen, a sales representative who works with five different designer lines, said each business is feeling the impact differently.
“Some are buying just like they have been buying, in fact they might get their merchandise now, which could be tariff-free, but a lot of my lines have already added the tariffs, some more than others,” Bowen said, adding that many are unsure what to do next.
It’s an uncertainty that he suspects contributed to attendance at this year’s spring market.
“They're in limbo, and I understand, and as you can see there is inflation in the market, and traffic hasn't been what it usually is,” Bowen said on the penultimate day.
For some showrooms traffic remained steady.
“We've had the same foot traffic through here. Our sales are about equal, so we're really doing well,” said director of sales at Regina Andrew Detroit Patricia Egloff.
Customers Malva McSween and Clifford Barnes came from Washington, D.C., with their designer to scout out furniture for their remodeled home.
They said prices were only slightly higher than in previous years, but it was hard to know what to attribute to inflation and what to attribute to tariffs.
“There are some higher costs that we are seeing. There's no question about it, but we came to expect that anyway," McSween explained.
The couple said even with higher prices they plan to return for the fall market.
The event usually averages at least 75,000 visitors, and leadership with the market said attendance numbers will be announced after the market officially concludes.
Tariffs on goods from China currently sit at 145%.
One of the 2,000 “No Kings” nationwide protests took place in High Point on Saturday. Demonstrators say they’re speaking out against the Trump administration's actions. Reporter HIGH POINT, N.C. —In response to President Donald Trump’s military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, more than 2,000 protests took place nat...
One of the 2,000 “No Kings” nationwide protests took place in High Point on Saturday. Demonstrators say they’re speaking out against the Trump administration's actions.
HIGH POINT, N.C. —
In response to President Donald Trump’s military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, more than 2,000 protests took place nationwide. The parade also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday.
The “No Kings” protests were seen across North Carolina, including several in the Triad. Hundreds stood and marched at the “No Kings” demonstration in High Point Saturday.
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Protestors expressed a variety of concerns related to actions taken by the Trump administration. Many voiced their disapproval of big agenda items such as Trump’s mass deportation policy, tariffs, and potential legislation that would cut Medicaid and provide tax breaks for wealthy Americans.
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Several demonstrators said they’re concerned about the country being transformed in a negative way.
"It feels like people have been asleep for a long time,” demonstrator Mary McInerney said while holding a large American flag. “And now they're starting to wake up and say, ‘hey, wait a second. What happened to the country I grew up in? This isn't it.’"
"I served this country honorably,” military veteran Hubert Smith said. “I love this country, but I don't like what they're trying to turn our country into. We don't have dictators in America."
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Organizers said they hope the large mobilization effort sends a message.
"Their voice is powerful,” Tyler Beall, an organizer with Indivisible Guilford County, said. “Showing up, just being active, engaged and present in a moment is sometimes all you have to do to be a voice of conscience or clarity or, just to be your own individual."
Other Triad cities saw “No Kings” demonstrations, including Winston-Salem, Lexington, Elkin, and Sparta. In Virginia, they took place in Galax, Martinsville, and Danville.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. —Five dogs were pulled out of a home as crews battled a fire on the north side of High Point, according to the fire department.On Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., firefighters said they were called to the 2400 block of Ingleside Drive.Units said they first arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions in the area. A fire attack along with searches began simultaneously, resulting in crews locating five dogs. They were removed from the house and all other searches were clear.Fire inves...
HIGH POINT, N.C. —
Five dogs were pulled out of a home as crews battled a fire on the north side of High Point, according to the fire department.
On Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., firefighters said they were called to the 2400 block of Ingleside Drive.
Units said they first arrived to find heavy smoke and fire conditions in the area. A fire attack along with searches began simultaneously, resulting in crews locating five dogs. They were removed from the house and all other searches were clear.
Fire investigators said they remained on scene, along with the American Red Cross to assist occupants.
At this time, there is no word on any injuries, number of displacements or details on what led to the fire.
We have reached out to firefighters for more.
This story will be updated if more information becomes available.
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The April 28 launch of an Amazon rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be visible in the Carolinas.The ULA Atlas V spacecraft, a part of Jeff Bezos's planned global network of satellites Project Kuiper, is equipped with five side-mounted boosters, which increase the potential of visibility from Florida to North and South Carolina to New York - and beyond.The Atlas V rocket carries the first of 27 satellites, worth roughly $10 billion in total, into low-Earth orbit. Amazon Project Kuiper production satellites will provide com...
The April 28 launch of an Amazon rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be visible in the Carolinas.
The ULA Atlas V spacecraft, a part of Jeff Bezos's planned global network of satellites Project Kuiper, is equipped with five side-mounted boosters, which increase the potential of visibility from Florida to North and South Carolina to New York - and beyond.
The Atlas V rocket carries the first of 27 satellites, worth roughly $10 billion in total, into low-Earth orbit. Amazon Project Kuiper production satellites will provide competition to SpaceX's billionaire CEO Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.
Here's what we know about the planned launch, visibility in the Carolinas and more.
The two-hour launch window is scheduled to start 7 p.m. EDT Monday, April 28, 2025, from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, after an April 9 attempt was scrubbed due to weather.
To watch the rocket launch online, visit the Atlas V Kuiper 1 page at ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/atlas-v-kuiper-1 or the United Launch Alliance YouTube page.
USA TODAY will also be providing live coverage of the Amazon rocket launch from Cape Canaveral two hours before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space.
Yes, tonight's launch will likely be visible in N.C. and S.C.
Parts of N.C. will be able to spot the rocket from 210 seconds after liftoff, possibly including viewing the booster separation. Other parts of the state including High Point, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Wilmington as well as other areas found on ULA's map may be able to view the rocket from 270 seconds after liftoff.
Similarly, some areas of S.C. will be able to spot the rocket and possibly the booster separation after 210 seconds after liftoff, but parts of the state including Spartanburg and others featured on the map will have to wait until 270 seconds and beyond after liftoff for a potential peek.
USA TODAY wrote up the visibility schedule based on a graphic from ULA:
Launch, Space Coast, east Orlando, near University of Central Florida, Bithlo, the northern part of the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, parts of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill
1: Launch + 30 seconds, Space Coast, Orlando, the Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Oak Hill, Volusia County, St. Augustine, Ocala, Lakeland area
2: Launch + 90 seconds, which includes PLF Jettison or separation and jettison of the payload fairing: Space Coast, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Port Orange, Volusia County, Treasure Coast, Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee, Central Florida, Ocala, Lakeland, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach
3: Launch + 150 seconds, which includes solid rocket booster jettison, visibility extends to Sebring, Winter Haven, Palatka, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Collier County, Lee County, Clearwater, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, southern Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, parts of the Caribbean, the Bahamas
4: Launch + 210 seconds, which includes booster separation, Tallahassee, Panama City, Panhandle, Big Bend area of Florida; visibility extends beyond Florida to Georgia, South Carolina, parts of North Carolina
5: Launch + 270 seconds, ULA Atlas V rocket launch visibility extends beyond FL to these other states and cities:
6: Launch + 330 seconds, ULA Atlas V rocket launch visibility extends beyond FL to these other states and cities:
7: Launch + 390 seconds, visibility of Atlas V rocket may be possible in these states:
Jennifer Sangalang, Rick Neale and Brooke Edwards of the USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected].
When Allen Jay Elementary School began its dual-language immersion program in English and Urdu, school officials initially considered translating the curriculum used for the school’s similar program in English and Spanish.But they quickly realized that Urdu was far too distinct a language for the plan to work, said Hina Ashraf, an associate research professor in the Department of Linguistics, Initiative for Multilingual Studies, at Georgetown University. For instance, Urdu writing goes from right to left.Leaders in the Hi...
When Allen Jay Elementary School began its dual-language immersion program in English and Urdu, school officials initially considered translating the curriculum used for the school’s similar program in English and Spanish.
But they quickly realized that Urdu was far too distinct a language for the plan to work, said Hina Ashraf, an associate research professor in the Department of Linguistics, Initiative for Multilingual Studies, at Georgetown University. For instance, Urdu writing goes from right to left.
Leaders in the High Point, N.C., school reached out to Ashraf to help the Urdu-language teachers develop curriculum with learning objectives that best fit the academic, linguistic, and cultural needs of their students. The program that began with just kindergarten now covers all the elementary grades, with the first cohort of graduating students currently in 6th grade. The school started the program to cater to the growing Pakistani community in the area.
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The curriculum conundrum that teachers at Allen Jay faced is not unique to their Urdu program. It’s one of the multiple challenges schools face when building out dual-language immersion programs in general, but especially when programs feature less commonly taught languages such as Urdu, Hmong, and Vietnamese.
Researchers working with teachers and schools across the country spoke with Education Week about some of the unique challenges that arise in developing these programs.
Dual-language immersion programs offer instruction of core academic subjects in English and a partner world language. Some programs teach half of the school day in one language, then switch to the other. Some dedicate specific days to each language. In the Allen Jay Urdu program, teachers rely on translanguaging, allowing students to discuss academic content in English, Urdu, and at times other languages spoken in Pakistan.
These programs, including those in more commonly taught languages such as Spanish and French, face similar challenges such as difficulty hiring and training bilingual staff; challenges finding high-quality, culturally relevant curriculum, and community preferences for some partner languages over others, said Conor Williams, a senior fellow at the Century Foundation who has researched dual-language immersion programs.
But sometimes these challenges can take on unique twists when dealing with partner languages that are less often taught in K-12 schools.
Hmong is a stateless language whose speakers are indigenous people from across southern China and Southeast Asia, who were forcefully displaced as refugees, said Jenna Cushing-Leubner, an associate professor in world languages education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She works with a coalition of Hmong-language teachers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California.
U.S. schools cannot order Hmong textbooks from a specific country, nor are there Hmong-language teachers in other countries who might come to work on a teaching visa, Cushing-Leubner said. Instead, teachers in the handful of Hmong dual-language immersion programs across the United States are often members of local communities, and they create their own materials.
Even when teaching materials and related curricula are available abroad, they are not always the best resources for students in the United States.
Alisha Nguyen, an assistant professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, bilingual education, and special education at Lesley University, worked with the Boston public schools in developing their Vietnamese dual-language curriculum at the preschool and elementary levels.
While there are textbooks available in Vietnam, Nguyen and Boston educators quickly realized that they didn’t reflect the specific history of the Vietnamese American community in Boston. Most families there are refugees from the Vietnam War and have had a hard time thinking about the war in their own terms. Nguyen has worked with the district to create materials that better capture the community’s experiences.
“We want students to have a holistic understanding of the history of the Vietnam War and the Vietnamese immigration story in relation to Asian American history as well, which you know most of the time is not included in the mainstream curriculum at all,” Nguyen said.
Dual-language programs are sometimes thought of as learning models that can help English learners learn English faster while also developing their home language.
That benefit can sometimes vary depending on the partner language, Williams said. For instance, students in English and Spanish programs might see more of this benefit than those in English and Japanese programs because English and Spanish have more in common.
However, Williams and other researchers said studies have found that these programs overall have benefits for students’ sense of belonging in school, which has translated to academic and linguistic success.
In 2017, Massachusetts overturned a law that eliminated bilingual education in the state for 15 years. Nguyen said that while students learned English in that time, they didn’t reach their maximum potential in language development and lost cultural connections to their own communities, leading to students reporting an overall lack of sense of belonging at school.
To get off the ground, dual-language programs in less commonly taught languages require advocacy from local communities and school leaders, Cushing-Leubner said. These languages are often undervalued because they are not viewed as connected to a major economy or can even be labeled by state or federal officials as dangerous to promote.
Creative thinking is key in building up and sustaining these programs, researchers said, including having K-12 schools partner with universities for curriculum development support and professional development; creating national coalitions through which teachers share materials; and building hiring pipelines within local immigrant communities.
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