In a move that’s sure to make your bilingual grandma proud, Governor Pritzker has just signed the Illinois Language Equity Law, making sure that language barriers don’t stand in the way of state services. That’s right, folks—Illinois is officially embracing its inner polyglot, because 24% of residents don’t speak English, and frankly, the state is tired of playing charades at the DMV. 🙌🌍
Whether you speak Spanish, Mandarin, Polish, or Klingon, Illinois is ready to meet you where you are. No more squinting at confusing forms or nodding along like you totally understood what that government official just said. The state is rolling out the welcome mat in multiple languages, and honestly, it’s about time. 🛂🗣️
But while the state’s busy making sure everyone can communicate, it’s also making sure students are ready to ace those English tests. If your 7th grader needs a little extra help, check out the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Test Practice: Grade 7 English Language Arts Literacy (ELA) Practice Workbook and Full-length Online ... Test Study Guide. Because whether they’re a future linguist or just trying to survive middle school, a little practice never hurt anyone. 📚✏️
So, here’s to a more inclusive Illinois, where everyone gets a say—no matter what language they’re speaking. And to all those kids out there, good luck on those English tests! You’ve got this, and now, so does Illinois. 🎉
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