01/29/2024
Check out this article about how a language program is supporting Ukrainian refugees!
How a language program from North Texas is helping Ukrainian refugees halfway around the world
At least a million Ukrainians have fled to Poland since Russia attacked their home almost two years ago. Roughly a third of those are children who cannot speak Polish. But an internationally recognized project at Texas Woman’s University in Denton is helping to teach them, despite the distance.
11/29/2023
Check out this article about the unintended consequences of enrollment in college language classes being down. The CAAP program helps encourage students to continue learning language throughout higher education!
Fewer U.S. college students are studying a foreign language − and that spells trouble for national security
A new report from the Modern Language Association shows an unprecedented drop in the study of foreign languages among college students.
11/15/2023
Check out this awesome article about a teacher who hosts coffee socials to teach ASL to all ages!
Mancos sign language teacher aims to inspire people of all ages
James Martin began teaching ASL in 2018 and hosted his first ASL coffee social earlier this year Mancos’ high school American Sign Language teacher hopes to inspire others to learn ASL in the communi...
11/08/2023
Read this awesome article about North Carolina schools implementing a language immersion program to help students learn a second language!
Union County adds more schools to language immersion program
The programs fully immerse students in foreign languages
11/02/2023
Look at this article about how school districts are helping one another in preserving native languages!
Alaskan teachers visit Grand Prairie for help in preserving a Native language
The Lower Kuskokwim school district is modeling its Yugtun dual language program after Grand Prairie’s bilingual initiatives.
10/20/2023
Look at this interesting article about one of the pros of learning another language. Employers are looking to hire people who speak more than one language!
Multilingual Speakers Wanted: Job Demand Surges For The Next 5 Years
Learning a new language is not a skill reserved for translators. A second language can prove advantageous for your career, and can boost your salary. Here's why.
10/04/2023
Read this cool article about a school in Iowa that is promoting both reading skills and language skills for its students. The school is using reading circles to get students to read their favorite books, but this time the books are in Spanish!
Oskaloosa teacher helping students rediscover love of reading – this time in another language
Tim Foster, a Spanish teacher at Oskaloosa Senior High School, was named one of eight National Book Foundation Teacher Fellows.
09/21/2023
Look at this article about a new school in Minnesota that opened its doors this year. they surpassed their enrollment goal, and they are teaching 7 different East African languages to students!
First school year underway at St. Paul's new East African Magnet School
Tuesday marks one week since St. Paul's new East African Magnet School officially opened its doors to hundreds of students.
09/12/2023
Check out this article about how Massachusetts students are learning Cape Verdean Creole and culture through a farming program!
The Food Project teaches teens farming and how to sell produce locally
A group of teenagers spent their summer working on community farms in Boston learning how to grow and sell food locally.
08/30/2023
Welcome back to school, everyone! Check out this fun article about a Cajun school opening in Louisiana to preserve Cajun and Indian French in the region.
Ecole Pointe-au-Chien opens doors to preserving Louisiana French
POINTE-AUX-CHENES, La. (BRPROUD) – Down the bayou, a new school is looking to preserve Cajun and Indian French. Ecole Pointe-au-Chien opened its doors to the inaugural class in August. Cajun and In…
04/27/2023
Learning Latin gets a bad rap, but these students are putting their knowledge to use! Check out how these US students used their Latin skills while visiting Rome.
Spoken Latin Is Making a Comeback
Proponents of the teaching method argue that it encourages engagement with the language and the ancient past
04/19/2023
Look at how this Utah restaurant owner is sharing Korean language and culture by providing Korean lessons along with delicious Korean food!
'It's just been fun sharing our culture': Utah restaurant owner serves up Korean lessons too
His passion for sharing the culture is apparent during the classes, where he throws in tips about slang, currency exchange, food and more.