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"We must improve language learning ... if our nation is to continue to lead in the global economy; to help bring security and stability to the world; and to build stronger and more productive ties with our neighbors."

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education

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We're delighted to be continuing our collaboration with The Fledgling Fund and to welcome the Arnow Family Foundation as a funding partner. Their generous support is underwriting our ongoing work in Washington and in communities across the country. To get a sense of what we're up to, visit our website's screening headquarters.
NEWS
  • On March 29th, Speaking in Tongues will be featured at a CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING on language as a 21st century skill at the Capitol, co-hosted by ACTFL and P21.    
  • Later in the spring, the NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is bringing together representatives of key organizations at their D.C. headquarters to create a strategic campaign using Speaking in Tongues to create more opportunities for students to become bilingual. Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved.   
  • Speaking in Tongues was one of 8 films featured at REEL EDUCATION in New York this past February. Working Films, The Fledgling Fund and Chicken and Egg Pictures brought together representatives from 75 education organizations to encourage working partnerships. Check out these great films, all jumpstarting vital conversations about education today.    
  • School Board officials in New Palz, N.Y. voted to restore an axed language program after a community screening of Speaking in Tongues at a local movie theater. Read the story here. To find out about bringing Speaking in Tongues to your community, visit our "host a screening page."
NEW ONLINE RESOURCE

Curriculum for Non-Native English Speakers

We've just posted a curriculum developed by the City College of San Francisco for using Speaking in Tongues with high intermediate or advanced English language learners new to the U.S. school system. Check it out.
NEW BLOG POSTS
  • Info from the Asia Society regarding the recent passage of HR 1, which cuts all $26.9 million in funding for the FLAP (Foreign Language Assistance Program) grant, the only source of federal funding for K-12 foreign language innovation and best practices.
  • A guest post by Lydia Breiseth of Colorin Colorado on the courage to choose immersion when the target language is your child's home language, with a link to the podcast interview of Ken Schneider.  Read more here. 
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What's working!
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Let us know what has worked and what you've learned. E-mail us, share your experience on our Facebook page, or write a guest post for our blog.

You can also share your experiences, lesson plans, and ideas with other teachers at: "Connect All Schools," a new interactive website linking educators nationwide to share insight, lessons learned, and key takeaways.

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Help share the benefits of bilingualism by asking your local public library, school, or school district to get a copy of Speaking in Tongues. Or, buy a copy for them!

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