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Your Voice on Capitol Hill in D.C.
Your Voice on Capitol Hill in D.C.
Joint National Committee for Languages-
National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)
Advocacy Starts at Home
During the months leading to the November 3rd election, take advantage of opportunities to engage with your local, state, and/or federal representatives at school board meetings, town hall meetings, and meet-and-greet opportunities. JNCL-NCLIS had created an Ask the Candidates guiding document to ensure all language advocates have the information and tools necessary to support language policies and appropriations. Click here for the Ask the Candidates guide or visit the JNCL webpage.
For more information about the specific funding requests, click here: FY27 Appropriations Asks.
LAD27
Language Advocacy Days (LAD27) will be March 1 & 2 in Washington, D.C. Language advocates from across the country will come together to learn about legislative priorities to ensure our language learners and educators have the financial resources and professional development opportunities to promote biliteracy. Language advocates then meet with members of their House and Senate offices to provide relevant information about the value of language learning for state initiatives, businesses, and graduates. Our FLANC JNCL delegate will attend and provide updates.
Ask the Candidates.pdf
Dr. Nicolette Grant is our JNCL Delegate.
nicolette.grant@flanc.org
On July 30th 2024, the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) hosted a timely congressional briefing on federal efforts to address the language education crisis in K-12 schools. The briefing was supported by the America’s Languages Caucus House Co-Chairs, Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA).
The event featured a panel discussion between recipients of the World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants Program (WLARP), and experts from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence who emphasized how vital language education is to national security and intelligence.
It is clear that there is a critical need for federal support in language education to ensure national security, economic competitiveness, and cultural understanding. This briefing is a testament to the collective effort required to address the language skills gap and foster a nation that values and uplifts multilingualism.
Click here to read the recap and access the recording and booklet!
https://www.languagepolicy.org
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