Upper Darby marks International Mother Language Day, highlights 90-plus languages in district poster contest
March 13, 2026 | Upper Darby SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Curriculum supervisor Joanna DeMarco presented the district’s International Mother Language Day poster contest at the work session, noting the district represents more than 90 languages.
DeMarco explained that the contest, observed each year on Feb. 21, celebrates linguistic preservation and cultural diversity and described the district’s theme: "Out of many languages comes one community." She announced winners across grade levels and encouraged board recognition of student work.
The presentation framed the contest as an opportunity to provide students of limited English proficiency sustained instruction in English while also celebrating their home languages and cultures.
DeMarco explained that the contest, observed each year on Feb. 21, celebrates linguistic preservation and cultural diversity and described the district’s theme: "Out of many languages comes one community." She announced winners across grade levels and encouraged board recognition of student work.
The presentation framed the contest as an opportunity to provide students of limited English proficiency sustained instruction in English while also celebrating their home languages and cultures.
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