JNCL~NCLIS Pressroom

In the past, the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies produced a number of press releases that reflected the collective opinions and input of the language field. We have made some of these documents available below. Currently, JNCL-NCLIS receives and distributes press releases produced by member organizations via e-mail. We will continue to post these press releases, as well as additional articles of interest to the field. If you wish to join our mailing list to receive the articles via e-mail, please contact Ashley Lenker.

2008

Fiscal 2009 Defense Authorization: Statement of The Honorable David S. C. Chu Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness Department of Defense

2007


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MLA Survey Shows Significant Increase in Foreign Language Study at U.S. College and Universities - November
Foreign Languages and Higher Education: New Structures for a Changed World - June
Senator Lugar Receives Paul Simon Award - May
MLA Comments on the Spelling Commission Report - March
Foreign Language Ad - This advertisement to raise the awareness of the need for speakers of foreign languages was printed in the January 8th edition of Roll Call.

2006

Secretary Rice's Statement on International Education Week - November 13-17, 2006
Michigan State University receives grants to develop K-16 programs in Arabic and Chinese
Secretary Spellings: An Action Plan for Higher Education
Anticipating Federal Report, Higher-Education Groups Suggest 'Next Steps' for Colleges [pop-up]
Addressing the Challenges Facing American Undergraduate Education [pop-up]
2006 International Education Week: November 13-17, 2006
TESOL Position Statements: Response to English Language Legislation [pdf]; No Child Left Behind [pdf]
New National Defense Education Act [pop-up]

JNCL-NCLIS Documents

JNCL-NCLIS Response to the National Security Language Initiative
Making Your Voice Heard is Important by Jayne Abrate, President and J. David Edwards, Executive Director

2002
Hearing Held on the Critical Skills Needed by the Federal Government
March 13, 2002