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Four New Title VI LRCs Announced
Dept. of Ed discontinues grants to three LRCs as it funds four new centers.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced grants for Language Resource...
Poetry Festival Celebrates 12 American Languages
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is preparing for the sixth Festival de Poesía Las Lenguas de América, Carlos Montemayor (The Languages of America...
Curbing Censorship during Banned Books Week
The American Library Association (ALA) held Banned Books Week from September 21 to 27. Surprisingly, the ALA reports that since 1990, their Office for...
PM Modi Wants Japanese in India
Japan and India to forge exchanges to prepare for Asia's century.
On his first trip to Japan as India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi stressed the...
Australia Announces $9.8m for Early Language Ed
Pilot program bets children can learn a new language without a teacher.
The Australian government is pouring nearly AUS$10 million into world language education pilot...
Fostering Francophilia
Global French use will determine France's future.
According to a new report commissioned by President François Hollande, the global decline of French speakers could slash...
A Weapon or an Olive Branch
Kristal Bivona examines language education in the U.S. since 9/11.
As we reflect on the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and honor the heroes who...
Gaza Demands Educators’ Support
A summer break with little to do represents tedium for young, energetic bodies. That’s why AMIDEAST has partnered with the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem to...
Babies Learning Words on the Edge
A new study shows babies memorize first and last syllables.
New research from the journal, Child Development, offers insight into how babies acquire language. The...
The World Lights up for Int’l Literacy Day
UNESCO raises awareness for the importance of literacy to sustainable development.
On September 8th, communities from all corners of the world celebrated UNESCO’s International Literacy...
Florida Fights Feds on ELL Flexibility
Governor Scott joins education officials in face-off with the Department of Education.
Florida is facing off against the Department of Education over a denied request...
New Chinese Dictionary Reflects Modern China
Additions include nouveau riche and the WeChat social media app.
The Chinese language regulator has approved of a new edition of the Standard Dictionary of...
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