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VA Language Advocates, Oppose VA HB 1947 Coding as World Language
Update 2/1/2021 this bill was defeated thanks to our tireless advocates! More details to follow *This is a state bill for Virginia...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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NewsBrief | January 15, 2021
Building on 40 Years of Language Advocacy, Education and Civil Rights Groups Urge Biden Education Transition Team to Protect English...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jan 16, 20211 min read
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NewsBrief | January 8, 2021
Additional $54 Billion in COVID Relief Aid for K-12 Students, ATA Letter to CDC to Include Interpreters in Vaccine Guidance, & Teaching...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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New Year Message from JNCL-NCLIS President, Amanda Seewald
Over a decade ago, I was offered the unique and exciting opportunity to take my language advocacy to another level. My state organization...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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JNCL-NCLIS Statement on January 6th Violence at the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., January 7, 2021 -- JNCL-NCLIS is appalled by the violence at our nation’s Capitol on January 6....
Alissa Rutkowski
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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NewsBrief | December 23, 2020
A Reason to Celebrate this Holiday Season, Congress Includes $15M to Begin World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants Program Want...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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JNCL-NCLIS Welcomes 2021 Elected Officers and Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JNCL-NCLIS WELCOMES 2021 ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WASHINGTON, D.C, December 23, 2020 -- The Joint...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 23, 20204 min read
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JNCL-NCLIS Welcomes New Communications & Public Policy Intern, Rachel Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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JNCL-NCLIS Welcomes New Communications & Public Policy Intern, Sarah Raman
WASHINGTON DC - The Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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Congress Funds $15M for New World Languages Program
A big win for language advocates - Congress includes $15M for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants program in FY21 omnibus...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 22, 20203 min read
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NewsBrief | December 18, 2020
JNCL-NCLIS Represents Languages at Biden-Harris Department of Education Transition Team Stakeholders Meeting, America's Languages Guide...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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NewsBrief | December 11, 2020
Funding Bill Averts Shutdown, How Limited Entry of International Students Impacted Higher Education, & Association Leaders Urge for...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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NewsBrief | December 4, 2020
Judge Orders Restoration of DACA, Five International Academies Stand Together to Support Language Education, & Lessons Learned:...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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This #GivingTuesday Help Support the Next 40 Years of Language Advocacy!
Dear Language Advocates, In 2021, JNCL-NCLIS will be celebrating 40 years of raising awareness of the importance of languages,...
Alissa Rutkowski
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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NewsBrief | November 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Wishes from JNCL-NCLIS, Thankful for America's Languages Want future issues delivered right to your inbox? SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Alissa Rutkowski
Nov 26, 20201 min read
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ADVOCACY REPORT: Advocates Urge Congress to Fund World Language Grants Program
Group funding letter for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants Program gains 15 Congressional signatures during fast-paced...
Alissa Rutkowski
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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