"America's Languages" Working Group/ALs Initiative Lead/Co-Founder https://xitter.gq/t.co/mKgHz2nGTb American Councils Research Center/55 yrs strengthening US bilingualism
Maryland & Washington, DC
Joined May 2014
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A back-to-school reminder…we’re collected model programs from around the country that emphasize #languageaccess and serving the underserved. Visit americaslanguages.org to learn more and apply to include your program in our growing database.
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The Lasting Influence of La Malinche, the Nahua Translator hyperallergic.com/754754/the…
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Kids learning #Hawaiian reported that parents and grandparents felt encouraged to speak the #language, too. #Donate today to help bridge generations and bring #families together. 7000.org/donate
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The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) on Thursday announced that a record number of schools statewide will receive grants to establish or expand dual language programs as part of Indiana’s Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program. #DLI #DualLanguage
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Just opened up The Portal @AmericasLangua1 and what program was the first I saw? Our alumna @MSU_MAFLT Michele Wellman-Teeple's ground-breaking Pane program for #Anishinaabemowin immersion! That's #languageaccess. So tough and so valuable. americaslanguages.org/node/1…
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In this episode, Episode 75, of It’s About Language podcast Norah captures the excitement of the attendees of the AATSP conference in San Juan Puerto Rico.
Download this and more episodes, and like and share with your friends. fluency.consulting/2022/08/0…
Can be part of the collaboration of national academies in Australia, Canada, UK & US in advancing language rights and education
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Meagan Jeffreys of the National Foreign Language Center joined us to share their resources and mission with you. For all those who desire to learn and celebrate language and culture, the National Foreign Language Center is committed. fluency.consulting/2022/07/2…
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Multiracism: why we need to pay attention to the world’s many racisms
theconversation.com/multirac… via @ConversationUK
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Native language attrition is reversible, but for many bilingual speakers, their first language is rooted with a deeper sense of identity, culture and socialization with other native speakers. ow.ly/qIm950JLLaA
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Exciting news (literally)! Last week, Jeenie was featured in @WaPoTravel, including the Sunday print version!
The article shared tips for how #travelers can overcome #languagebarriers.
Check it out! 👇👇👇
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Alaska State Board of Education unanimously passed the Alaska Seal of Biliteracy at 2 PM today. The 49th State is the 49th state establishing the state Seal of Biliteracy.
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The America’s Languages Portal is a database of language programs that serve underserved populations. The more programs that apply, the better the data…and the more useful for fundraising, policy discussions, and teaching innovation. Visit americaslanguages.org.
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Language is a matter of #socialjustice, of #civiljustice, of #criminialjustice, of #accesstojustice, of #selfdetermination, of access to #healthcare. For these reasons, #languagelearning must be accessible to all.
This is the focus of our forthcoming guide to exemplary programs.
