A Generation Smarter

A Generation Smarter Evidence shows that people who speak a second language become more productive and earn higher wages. Even though foreign language classes improve academic scores, not very many states require students to take a foreign language class to graduate. Students who study a foreign language tend to score higher on standardized tests. Studies show that test scores have been dropping. The study of foreign language helps to improve academic scores. With the exception of special education students, students required to take a foreign language class would most likely do better on tests. Students of the United States of America should have to learn a foreign language to have a better chance at succeeding in today’s world. First of all, learning a foreign language can make …show more content…
In 1999 a study showed that of 13,200 third and fifth graders in Louisiana public schools, regardless of race, gender, or academic level, students taking a foreign language class did better on the Louisiana Basic Skills Test than those who did not. A new language requires listening and reciting/memory skills to be able to fully master the class. Another skill foreign language classes sharpen is analytical skills. Being able to study and understand a foreign language is how to increase analyzation skills. Knowing a foreign language creates more positive attitudes and less prejudice toward people who speak differently. By knowing a foreign language, students strengthen their learning skills. However, some people think that foreign language class requirements are unfair. Some people believe that it is unfair to special education students, but a way to avoid complications with special education students would be for them to not have to take the class. Special education students would not have to take the class to avoid complications of being confused and being held back because of bad