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Advocating for and building globally connected learning experiences across all languages to impact education and empower educators.
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#AAD25 proved the power of our collective voice — and now, we look ahead. 📍 Join us in Washington, DC for Language Advocacy Days 2026, March 9–10. https://t.co/SCZrFpcxEF Together, let’s take the next step: from every state, for every student. #LAD26
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#AAD25 Keynote Speaker Dr. Bobby Kapur delivered a powerful message to advocates this morning. He reminded us all that #multilingualism is critical for all, especially in social service industries. #JNCL-NCLIS #LanguageIndustry
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#AAD25 is heating up! Thank you to all of our panelists for sharing their thoughtful perspectives on the critical nature of language education across numerous industries (from healthcare to defense to translation). #LanguageIndustry #LanguageEducation #Multilingualism
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👥 First time meeting with a lawmaker? No problem—we’ll guide you! AAD 2025 includes prep sessions, team planning, and real meetings with members of Congress. Register here: https://t.co/b320tQZOzW Use SUMMER when you register for 20% savings.
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🚨 BREAKING: All FY25 K–12 & adult ed funds are being released. 📚 Programs for ESL, teachers, & more can now move forward. JNCL-NCLIS thanks @SenCapito for her leadership Read more on this → https://t.co/CVDALwhJXD
#EducationFunding #ESL #K12 #AdultEd #FY25 #Language
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Today, after weeks of pressure from educators, including much advocacy work from JNCL-NCLIS advocates alongside educational partners, Democratic and Republican members of Congress, state Governors...
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🚨“JNCL is particularly disturbed by the impact this decision will have on opportunities for all learners to acquire English and at least one additional language.” Read our full response to the recent SCOTUS decision on Department of Education layoffs: https://t.co/TWz6tMMAjA.
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📩 This week’s JNCL-NCLIS NewsBrief covers three major updates that are shaping the future of language education. Staying informed is the key to effective advocacy. Get curated language education news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today: https://t.co/ZFNgebVqVO
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On July 1, education leaders will convene to discuss critical funding delays impacting schools nationwide. The press conference will address the urgent need for FY25 funds and the far-reaching consequences of cuts to federal programs like Title I and Title III. We will explore
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📣 Meet Kaleb—JNCL’s first featured student in the #NextVoice blog! He highlights the value of international students. 🔗Read more: Next Voice: Student Blog Series https://t.co/ZZr9aKqceh
#LanguageAdvocacy
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⚠️ Action needed! As Congress works on the FY 2026 budget, critical cuts threaten essential language education programs across federal departments. We call on our advocates to take action today by emailing your Senators and Representatives! https://t.co/Nj0HDO5bme
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📢 JNCL-NCLIS has launched the Student Advocacy Blog—a platform for student leaders to share their stories, report on policy issues, and engage others in language education advocacy. Read the first post: 🔗 https://t.co/umjZm9S3eB
#LanguagePolicy #StudentLeadership
languagepolicy.org
The JNCL-NCLIS Student Advocate Blog provides the opportunity for American students to share their perspectives on the importance of language education and learning opportunities. The goal is to give...
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Title VI & Fulbright-Hays programs are vital to global readiness, language skills, and national security. We must act now. Tell Congress to protect international education. https://t.co/36b2eQ5rkv
#TitleVI #FulbrightHays #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCLNCLIS
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I just took action to increase funding for Title VI and Fulbright-Hays! Join me and take action here: http://p2a.co/TpvLIqn
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📢 Calling all language advocates! Join us virtually on Oct 8, 2025 for AAD25—a day to meet with legislators, build support for language education, and take action. 🖥️ Zoom | 9AM–6PM ET 👉 Register: https://t.co/UUMwpTGgoF
#AAD25 #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCL #PolicyMatters
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The President’s budget proposes devastating cuts to language education. No support for ELs. No support for Native languages. Drastic cuts to study abroad. Language learning is essential to our nation! Read our full response: https://t.co/0E1LRQ64NS
#LanguageEducation #Advocacy
languagepolicy.org
On Friday, the White House Office of Management and Budget released a topline budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that would slash funding for many language education programs.
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Thank you to PSMLA for hosting the PA Language Summit! Amanda Seewald shared a keynote on how multilingualism builds economic strength and workforce readiness in Pennsylvania and beyond. 🌎 #PALangSummit25 #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCL
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JNCL-NCLIS firmly opposes the EO aimed at closing the U.S. Dept. of Education. This threatens critical support for: 🌐 Language & international studies 🗣️ Multilingual learners 🛡️ Students’ civil rights Our statement: https://t.co/tnJP7bKx8y
#LanguageEducation #StandUpForStudents
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The Joint National Committee for Languages – National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) strongly objects to the Executive Order to close the U.S. Department of Education...
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Proud to see JNCL-NCLIS members displaying their badges at #CSCTFL2025, showing their commitment to language advocacy! 💙📢 Every badge represents voices pushing for multilingual education policies. Thank you for your support! #LanguageAdvocacy #LanguagesForAll
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I urge everyone to take two minutes and click on the link to urge your members of Congress to act now!
🚨 Language education is under threat! The Dept. of Ed. has eliminated 1,315 positions as well as OELA & IFLE, two critical language offices. Congress must act NOW. 📢 Send a letter to your reps today! → https://t.co/MrC0yLVJ3x
#SaveLanguageEd #ActNow
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