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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Report Highlights Language Study Shortfalls
Many language programs at US colleges and universities remain strong despite challenging national and local conditions, according to a comprehensive new report, Enrollments in...
IDRA to co-host Webinar Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Lau v. Nichols
In 1974, Lau v. Nichols established the right of non-English language speaking students to receive an equal education. IDRA founder Dr. José Cárdenas...
Opinion: Popular Balance and Support in Migration
Migration and language learning are so intrinsically linked that, especially at this time of year, language educators cannot help but think about the millions...
Does Language Affect Color Differentiation?
A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed the materialization of specific words to distinguish specific colors in a small...
Japanese Guide Created for Immigrants
As Japan’s immigrant population reaches record highs in response to demand for workers as the country's indigenous population ages, volunteers in the Western prefecture...
Swedish Dictionary Complete After 140 Years
The definitive record of the Swedish language in the form of an official Swedish dictionary has finally reached completion after 140 years in the...
Macron Backs Ban on Gender-Inclusive French
In France, the Senate, including President Macron, has voted in favor of a proposed law banning the use of gender neutral and gender inclusive language...
California Commits to Teaching Media Literacy
From January 1 2024, California public schools will begin teaching courses in media literacy, where students will learn to identify and distinguish valid news...
University Trains Mexican Indigenous Language Teachers
On October 12, the date which commemorates the beginning of the European conquest of America, the new University of Indigenous Languages of Mexico (ULIM)...
No Benefit to Segregating English Learners
Grouping English learners (ELs) together in classrooms has...
California Bill to Battle Bilingual Teacher Shortage
Working to support bilingual students in one of...
