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October 16th, 2023
Washington, D.C.
A one-day in-person world language education advocacy and networking event in Washington, DC!
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About JNCL-NCLIS Advocacy Action Day
Join JNCL-NCLIS leadership for a one-day in-person world language education advocacy and networking event this fall in Washington, DC!
This is a new, in-person opportunity for experienced language advocates to meet with federal legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for the recently introduced World LEAP Act (H.R. 5603) and network with special guests during the Multilingualism Matters Networking Reception reception at the Planet Word Museum.
Advocacy
ADVOCACY
About Our Advocacy Actions
During this event, JNCL-NCLIS official delegates and members will attend advocacy trainings and meet with federal legislators on Capitol Hill to garner support for and advance one piece of language education legislation. While you're on Capitol Hill for Advocacy Action Day, we also invite you to attend the America’s Languages Caucus briefing to address pressing issues in the field today organized by JNCL-NCLIS and hosted by Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA).
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NETWORKING
About Our Networking Reception
Networking
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Following the day of advocacy action, attendees will have the opportunity to attend a networking reception at the Planet Word Museum, bringing together language advocates, cultural ambassadors from around the world, and international business experts to celebrate the importance of multilingualism.
Mr. Laurent Bili
Ambassador of France to the U.S.
Featured Speaker
"Supporting the Development of Language Education Programs in the United States."
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