Chinese ‘Linguistic Coup’ in East Africa
As part of its goal to displace American influence, China is winning linguistic hearts in East Africa (a bloc of 300 million people), by...
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Aramaic at Risk
The survival of Aramaic, once the Middle East’s lingua franca, is in jeopardy amid regional turmoil.
Recently, the Syrian government sent troops to the ancient,...
Have Style? Need Language.
Languages are in vogue in the fashion industry
The UK's Guardian reports on how international brands and overseas supply chains make languages essential...
Sharing MLK’s Dream
To celebrate Martin Luther King Day, here are some links for teachers and students to resources (translations, analyses, explanations) on his ground-breaking and poetic...
Biden Pledges to Double Number of US Students in Rest of Americas
During today’s press conference, launching President Obama’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative: Vice President Joe Biden confirmed that the plan was to double...
U.S. Education Department ‘Failing English Learners’
U.S. students who speak a language other than English at home and are still learning English have received scant support from the federal Department...
Second Minnesota District Offers World Language Certificate
Rochester Public Schools is joining Minneapolis by offering seniors with bilingual ability the opportunity to earn a world language certificate that will count toward...
Former English Learner Takes Reins at NYC Schools
New York’s new Mayor, Bill de Blasio, lost no time in announcing his appointment of Carmen Fariña as Schools Chancellor before he even took...
California Invites Public Comment on English Framework
Californians are being invited to comment on their state’s first framework based on the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.
The English Language...
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Award Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the 2014 WISE Awards is 13.00 GMT January 15, 2014. Six innovative educational projects will be awarded $20,000 each...
Dec 18: Arabic Language Day
Celebrations are taking place across the Arabic-speaking world to mark World Arabic Language Day, which is observed on December 18 - the date on...
Principals Still to Integrate Common Core for ELLs
According to a survey of more than a thousand elementary and middle school principals, over 70% have not taken action to integrate the Common...
Guadelupe Day
For Spanish Teachers: Today, December 12, is Guadalupe Day. Janice Holter Kittok has adapted the Virgen de Guadalupe story for novice-level Spanish learners. Knowing...
