Connected Conversations – Ep. 28 | Voices of the Future: Supporting Multilingual Students with Joe Callahan

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As Ad Astra celebrates its anniversary, we're shining a spotlight on what matters most: Education.

In this special episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova speaks with Joe Callahan, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, about a powerful new initiative supporting students from multilingual households.

Starting in Spring 2026, the Foundation will award up to two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who grew up in homes where a language other than English—spoken or signed—was used. Whether heading to college, trade school, or the military, these students deserve equitable access to post-secondary opportunities.

🟢 In this episode, we explore:

• The vision and mission behind the new scholarship fund.
• Barriers that multilingual students face in their education journeys.
• Why investing in language diversity strengthens our communities.
• How YOU can support this initiative today.

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🎧 Tune in to hear how the Education Foundation and the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Office of Interpretation and Translation are working together to power futures through education and equity.

📲 Learn more about the Education Foundation:https://www.aacps.org/educationfoundation

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