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JNCL announces 2025 Advocacy Days!
March 3rd and 4th on person on the Hill
October 7 virtual event.
Both events are open to all advocates. Click here for more information and registration!
All the latest media releases by JNCL on the latest policy developments affecting the Language Enterprise in the US.
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
