It Pays To Be Bilingual, Especially For Teachers

Northern Public Radio | By Susan Stephens

Published September 29, 2015 at 4:49 AM CDT

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Professor James Cohen, with a set of books he edited

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Bilingual employees are in hot demand. At least that’s what a recent survey by Northern Illinois University found. One of the greatest areas of need is for teachers with skills in more than one language. WNIJ’s Susan Stephens spoke with NIU Professor James Cohen, who specializes in bilingual education.

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Susan Stephens

Susan is an award-winning reporter/writer at her favorite radio station. She's also WNIJ's Perspectives editor, Under Rocks contributor, and local host of All Things Considered.

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