Relaunch of America’s Languages Caucus
In April, America’s Languages Caucus was relaunched with the addition of new House co-chair Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia 2). First-term congresswoman Kiggans, who joined...
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$2.5 Million Grant for University LCTL Programs
Michigan State University has been awarded a four-year, $2.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support further development in the research...
Playing With Other Children Affects Toddlers’ Language Skills
According to a new study published in the Journal of
Experimental Child Psychology, any toddlers who have more exposure to other
children, such as those in...
Report Reveals Lack of Speech and Language Funding in UK
A new report by the Children’s Commissioner for England has revealed that spending on speech and language therapy for children in need of speech...
Keeping That Summer High
Language Magazine offers a brief guide to North American high schools and related summer programs for international students
Studying at a U.S. or Canadian high...
ESSA May Harm English Learner Graduates
A report released by the Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, The Unintended Consequences for English Learners of Using the Four-Year Graduation...
Feds Called to Account for Lack of Teacher Diversity
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and leaders in Congress have been called to act to address the lack of teacher diversity in our nation’s...
New York Proposes ELL Training for Most Teachers
The New York State Education Department has proposed regulatory changes that would require teacher preparation programs in certain subject areas to dedicate at least...
Brown Can’t Retire at 65
School segregation increasing as we mark 65th anniversary of
Brown v Board of Education
As the nation
marks the 65th
anniversary of the landmark Brown v Board of...
U.S. Military Cuts Foreign-Language Institute Funding
According to Foreign Policy, The Trump Administration is slashing funds for the Defense Language Institute’s overseas immersion program in order to divert funds to...
OELA Hosts Multiliteracy Symposium
On May 6, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a multiliteracy symposium. The theme of the symposium was "Celebrating the Diverse Linguistic...
Celebrate Teachers with Teacher Appreciation!
May 7th National Teacher Day, and May 5-11 is 2019's Teacher Appreciation Week. PTA launched a campaign, #ThankATeacher. They are urging students and education...
Leveled Readers
The benefits of free, voluntary reading are undeniable, but finding books that are interesting and exciting without being too advanced can be a challenge....