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Because we need more multilingual teachers

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One in seven students in our state is a multilingual learner, yet too many face barriers in education, healthcare and opportunity. Rhode Island’s future is multilingual. Are we ready?

We are the Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island.

Mission and vision

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We are Rhode Island educators, advocates and families coming together to ensure that every child has the chance to thrive in both English and another language.
We are working to create more opportunities for all. To make our state’s workforce smarter, more diverse, better prepared. To lead Rhode Island into a brighter future.

Bills We Support

Every year, the Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island advocates for pieces of legislation that support the development and expansion of multilingual education. Click below to see a full list of the bills we’re tracking this legislative session.

Policy priorities

Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act (SABE)

What the SABE Act Does 1. Creates a Dedicated Bilingual Education Support Fund Beginning FY2027, the state will invest $950,000 annually to support: $300,000 for implementation of dual language programs in public school districts $600,000 to expand teacher certification pathways for bilingual dual language (BDL) and world language educators Up to $50,000 for administration (any…

At the Capitol

Rhode Island has the fastest-growing population of Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in the country, and an incredible linguistic and cultural richness. Research shows that bilingual education delivers the strongest outcomes for all students, yet we’re facing a critical teacher shortage. That’s where YOU come in. We know Rhode Island is full of passionate future educators who just need the right support to get into the classroom. PRIME—Preparing Rhode Island’s Multilingual Educators—is here to break down those barriers and help you become the teacher our students need!

Donate to CMRI

You can be a part of the Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island and our efforts to expand multilingual learning opportunities across the state. Our fiscal sponsor is the Olneyville Neighborhood Association (ONA). Your donation is tax deductible. And your support will truly make a difference. Thank you.