What happens when a school refuses to treat bilingualism as a barrier—and instead makes it the heart of its culture?

In this episode, Superintendent Javier Bolivar shares the story of Adelante Charter School’s 25-year journey as a dual immersion beacon in Santa Barbara. From kindergarteners immersed in Spanish to top-performing English state test results, Javier reveals how language, arts, family, and culture intertwine for real impact. He opens up about how his team built a campus where Spanish holds high status, no child gets suspended, and musicals bring the whole community together.

If you want proof that bilingual education builds not just brains—but belonging—this is the episode for you.