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Someone Please Tell Ohio Policymakers: Coding ≠ Human Language
Ohio Budget Bill Meddles with World Language High School Grad. Requirement.
Alissa Rutkowski
Jun 13, 20194 min read
Representative Brownley Reintroduces H.R.3119 to Expand Biliteracy Seal Programs Nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC – On June 5 2019, Representative Julia Brownley [D-CA-26] reintroduced H.R.3119 or the “Biliteracy Education Seal and...
Alissa Rutkowski
Jun 6, 20191 min read
Language Access and the Affordable Care Act: What We Know about Possible Changes to Sec. 1557
The new proposed regulation changes non-discrimination protections for, among other patients' rights, language access.
Alissa Rutkowski
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Top 12 Language Advocacy Updates from May
Take a peek at JNCL-NCLIS’ work on Capitol Hill regarding Language Education and Language Industry issues.
Alissa Rutkowski
May 31, 20196 min read
AB5 “Gig Bill” Passes California Assembly Without Exemption for Language Service Professionals
Sacramento, CA -- On Wednesday, California’s lower legislative chamber passed AB5, 53-11, sending shock waves across the state for...
Alissa Rutkowski
May 30, 20192 min read
What Is The Actual Median Annual Pay for US Translators and Interpreters?
In reality, translators average between $42.30 – $55.44/hr and interpreters average between $55.87 – $124.68/hr.
Alissa Rutkowski
May 29, 20192 min read
Monthly Update | May 2019
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Alissa Rutkowski
May 27, 20191 min read
JNCL-NCLIS Executive Director Receives Prestigious Language Service Award
Dr. Bill Rivers, Executive Director of JNCL-NCLIS received the prestigious William “Bill” Graeper Award, presented by ALC.
Alissa Rutkowski
May 7, 20191 min read
Here's what JNCL-NCLIS can do for you!
Engaging Congress on the imperative of language education.
Alissa Rutkowski
May 4, 20191 min read
Industry Leaders Return to Capitol Hill to Talk Worker Classification, Wage Rates
Over 100 leaders from language service companies (LSCs) returned to DC to lobby Congress.
Alissa Rutkowski
May 1, 20193 min read
Classicists’ Centennial Commemorated in 2019 Congressional Record
"Vestra causa, tota nostra est."
Alissa Rutkowski
Apr 19, 20192 min read
In Memoriam: Dr. John P. Robinson
Dear colleagues, This week, I learned of the passing of a colleague and mentor, Dr. John P. Robinson, Professor emeritus of Sociology at...
Alissa Rutkowski
Apr 15, 20191 min read
JNCL-NCLIS Names Amanda Seewald To Serve As President-Elect, 2019-2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and...
Alissa Rutkowski
Feb 21, 20192 min read
Maryland Language Advocates: Don’t Allow Coding to Replace World Languages!
Update, Mar. 7, 2019 You have a unique and valuable perspective about why languages matter in Maryland. With your support, misguided...
Alissa Rutkowski
Feb 21, 20195 min read
Teachers, Business Owners Storm Capitol Hill to Advocate Multilingualism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., FEB. 14, 2019 – Over 160 world language advocates –from business to education– gather in the...
Alissa Rutkowski
Feb 14, 20192 min read
Language Advocates Honor Rep. Tom Cole, Martha Abbott, and Linda Markley With Top National Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the annual JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Day reception, three of the nation's most influential language...
Alissa Rutkowski
Feb 8, 20194 min read
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