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What is Language Advocacy?
In an educational environment where language programs often face the threat of budget cuts and diminished resources, language advocacy emerges as a critical force for change. Language advocacy is the concerted effort to champion language-related issues and raise awareness of their profound benefits within this challenging landscape. It serves as a catalyst for preserving and prioritizing language learning initiatives, ensuring that they receive the attention and resources they urgently require.
Why does it matter?
- Advocates for language programs despite budget constraints
- Fosters cultural appreciation and empathy
- Promotes proficiency in multiple languages for global engagement
- Recognizes language skills as vital assets for diverse career paths
- Highlights personal growth opportunities through language learning
Resources
Advocating for Languages: Join Us!
Round tables & virtual panels
Explore our curated selection of recorded round tables and virtual panels that showcase advocacy in language education, as we strive to empower educators and drive transformative change.
Advocacy from the Classroom: Strategies to Help our Language Programs Grow
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Virtual Panel on Sustainable Development in World Languages
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Round table on the Future of Word Languages in the USA
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