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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Support Native Language Center to Help Fight COVID-19
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) is calling for the inclusion of a provision in the next coronavirus relief bill to establish a Native American Language...
Teach For America Moves Summer Institute Online
Teach for America is largely known for its Summer Training Institute, and this year the nonprofit is preparing to move its program online. Running...
Aggressive Language Tweets Rise in Spanish Lockdown
Study of Twitter language reveals antipathy to Spanish governmental decisions
Aggressive language on Twitter in Spain has grown during the lockdown, according to a study...
DACA Students Excluded From U.S. Federal Aid; Lawsuit, New Act Ensue
The U.S. Department of Education has blocked DACA recipients and other undocumented students from receiving COVID-19 relief money in the CARES Act. Around $14...
Teachers Union Releases Plan for Reopening Schools
The American Federation of Teachers, the 1.7-million member teachers union has released a plan for how and when schools should safely reopen.
The 20-page...
Rethinking What Matters: Incorporating Anti-Racism into Teaching
During my conversation with the high school leaders, we discussed ways to move toward creating a school that embodies anti-racism, inclusion, and equity. In...
Nahuatl Folktales Translated into English
The Latino Book Review has released a free online archive of English translations of Nahuatl folktales. The stories were translated to English from the...
Superintendents Follow CDC Guidelines for Reopening
School district superintendents are planning to follow detailed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) instead of the official guidance published...
NEA Poll: Low Online Attendance, Equity Top Educators’ Concerns
With school buildings closed across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new poll shows educators and their students face significant challenges in...
French Suffering in Canadian Crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended Health Canada’s decision to bypass laws requiring labels and services in both the country’s official languages: French and...
U.S. Upholds Constitutional Right to Literacy
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled that all U.S. students have a right to a basic minimum education...
African Life-Saving Lullabies Warn of COVID-19
Zambia’s Life-Saving Lullabies harness the power of song in local languages to spread vital healthcare messages, including Covid-19 precautions, among African women.The project, which...
