Features
Breaking Barriers in Communication while Illustrating our Humanity
Michelle Zimmerman explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can facilitate communication and storytelling, and, thus, learning
Children’s Rights to Read Pledge
More than 1,000 individuals and organizations, representing over 50 countries; 30 organizations; 20 schools, districts, and universities;...
Changing It Up
Pam Allyn and Carol Chanter offer four ways to transform the professional learning experience“So...
Apply Now for Study Abroad Diversity Scholarships
American Councils Diversity Scholarship Fund has supported 65 students across seven study abroad programs in 11 different countries
Literacy
English Learners Succeeding in Math and STEM
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) has released its third data story (“Academic Performance and Outcomes...
Bill May Relax AZ English Immersion
Arizona’s Senate Education Committee has approved Senate Bill 1014, which would provide schools with more flexibility for...
Preschool Reading Boosts Language Skills by Eight Months
Eight months is a big difference in language skills when you are looking at children aged under five.
Recognizing Gifted English Learners
The National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCREGE) has published a study, commissioned...
World Language News
Linguistic Chauvinism Condemned
Genevieve Finn examines two incidents of influential Americans demanding English be used by speakers of Asian languages which have sparked widespread criticism
LA Strike Sets Tone for Funding, Charters
Weakening of districts and unions through increased “charterization” was at the heart of the disputeBrian van der...
Two Teams Share $7M Adult Literacy XPRIZE
Learning Upgrade's AppXPRIZE, in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy...
Spanish Musician Lau Noah Wows on NPR Tiny Desk
Lau Noah is a singer-songwriter from Reus, Spain who recently performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series—a web series...
Resources
Two Teams Share $7M Adult Literacy XPRIZE
Learning Upgrade's AppXPRIZE, in partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy...
Languages
Korean Royal Code
Gyeongbokgung Palace at night in Seoul, South Korea.The new crown prince of Korea, tech entrepreneur Andrew Lee,...
Russian Wrangles with Ukrainian
Evening Moscow, View of the Moscow Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the University. RussiaMore...
Celebrating International Greek Language Day
Sunset view of the blue dome churches of Santorini, Greece, Europe.February 9 has been declared international Greek...
WaPo Launches Arabic Editorial
In response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post...
Professional Development
Have Fun Learning
If kids are having fun while learning a language, it is much more likely they will enjoy...
Personalize Literacy and Language Instruction with OverDrive E-Books and Audiobooks
OverDrive offers teachers an ever-growing collection of tools for literacy and language instruction and access to an...
Webinar: Educating in the “Present Tense”
Two of Language Magazine's favorite contributors, Amanda Seewald and Linda Egnatz are presenting a webinar for world language educators tomorrow (Oct 11) @ 7pm...
Spanish Resources
Some free online resources for Spanish teachers
Teachers’ blogs:
Miscositas www.miscositas.com Lori Langer de Ramirez offers a plethora of resources for Spanish teachers: Thematic curriculum units with...
Assessment for Project-Based Learning
Defined Learning has launched its latest extension to Defined STEM, the new Portfolio Assessment Manager, which is designed to help teachers grade project-based assignments...