evidence: It’s estimated that, in 2022, almost 24 million students studied Spanish as a foreign language, with 40% of Spanish students living in countries where English is the official or co-official language. The study of Spanish is especially prevalent in the United States and the United Kingdom. The native and heritage Spanish speakers in your classes are members of this vast, worldwide community. How do the growing numbers of Spanish speakers in the U.S. in this report affect school districts and teachers? Here are some examples: [...] The statistics reported in 2022's El español en el mundo report are reflected in our student demographics, reminding us of the need to invest more in supporting our native and heritage Spanish speakers. By doing so, we can foster inclusive learning environments that challenge the idea that speaking Spanish as a primary language is uncommon or disadvantageous.