Beyond Translation: How Districts Are Scaling Spanish + English Growth with AI

“Our kids deserve to learn in both languages—and to be seen in both.”

— Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent, Clayton County Public Schools

In an increasingly multilingual world, the path to literacy success is no longer one-size-fits-all. For English Learners and students in dual-language programs, the right approach must go beyond surface-level translation. It must be built bilingually by design and grounded in science, culture, and equity.

At Clayton County Public Schools, a diverse district in Georgia, the vision was clear: empower students to thrive in both English and Spanish. With the help of Amira Learning’s AI-powered Reading Suite, they found a partner that could meet students where they are and grow them in both languages with integrity.

Watch the story unfold in this 2-minute video

The Challenge: Supporting Biliteracy at Scale

Clayton County serves a vibrant student population where many learners bring Spanish as their home language. But traditional literacy solutions made it difficult to track growth across English and Spanish. Teachers were burdened with disconnected assessments, manual scoring, and limited insight into how students were truly progressing.

They needed more than translation, they needed a seamless experience that supported both languages natively.

The Solution: An AI Suite Built Bilingually, Not Translated

Enter Amira: the first AI + neuroscience-powered reading platform designed from the ground up to support biliteracy.

Rather than relying on English-first tools with Spanish bolted on, Amira offers:

• Authentic Spanish language models, trained on native speakers
  
• Dual-language assessments and tutoring that connect across systems
  
• Instant scoring and instructional recommendations in English and Spanish
  
• Unified data views that show true reading growth, not just English fluency
  

This bilingual-by-design approach means teachers no longer have to piece together fragmented supports - and students get consistent, integrated learning in both languages.

The Impact: Faster Growth, Empowered Teachers

Since adopting Amira, Clayton County has seen a measurable difference:

• Up to 2× faster reading growth in bilingual classrooms
  
• Significant reductions in teacher scoring time
  
• Increased student confidence in both English and Spanish reading
  

“With Amira, we’re not just accelerating reading growth. We’re affirming students’ identities.”

— EL Director, CCPS

Scaling the Model: What Other Districts Can Learn

Clayton County’s success wasn’t just about innovation - it was about vision. Here’s how other districts are scaling Spanish + English growth smartly:

1. Prioritize Bilingual Design: Choose solutions built for dual-language learners—not just adapted.
   
2. Unify Your Data: Use platforms that connect English and Spanish insights to drive real growth.
   
3. Empower Teachers with AI: Free up time with automated scoring and instruction that adapts across languages.‍
4. Center Student Voice: Celebrate progress in both languages, not just one.

Your Bilingual Students Deserve More. Take the Next Step

Whether you’re running a dual-language program or supporting English Learners, your students deserve more than translated tools. With Amira, you can unify your approach and accelerate biliteracy without increasing teacher workload.

Schedule a bilingual demo today: https://amiralearning.com/request-a-demo