Children are the future and the future is bilingual Language learning courses are taught in school however they are viewed as electives rather than core classes Adopting a second language can provide kids with many of the tools necessary to help them excel in life The skills they acquire can be useful in areas such as test-taking being that bilingualism increases focus Another benefit is establishing connections with those of varying backgrounds Lastly is the call for dual linguists in the professional world Bilingual education provides children with an academic edge benefits them culturally and broadens career opportunities Academic Edge Bilingual students display better task-switching capabilities than monolinguals due to their increased cognitive abilities Marian Ph.D. Shook 2012 Becoming conversant in another dialect can put children ahead of their peers on many different scales