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Advocating for and building globally connected learning experiences across all languages to impact education and empower educators.

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Amanda Seewald #TeachSDGs retweeted
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfoAug 14
📅 SAVE THE DATE: Language Advocacy Days 2027, March 1–2 in Washington, DC. New this year — we're kicking things off Sunday evening, Feb 28, with a reception & awards ceremony. Registration opens soon. #LAD2027
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Amanda Seewald #TeachSDGs retweeted
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfoJul 10
Advocacy is personal. That’s why the Student Advocacy Academy starts with each student’s story. 👉 Learn more:bit.ly/4eKB2lr
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Amanda Seewald #TeachSDGs retweeted
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfoJun 26
When students speak up, change happens. The Student Advocacy Academy helps you do exactly that. 👉 Learn more:bit.ly/4eKB2lr
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Amanda Seewald #TeachSDGs retweeted
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfoJun 25
#UPDATE: The House Appropriations Committee has approved $20 million in #WLARA funding for FY27, an increase of $5 million over last year. This commitment to expanding language education is proof that #advocacyworks. Read more about this #success: bit.ly/4evpHF9.
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Amanda Seewald #TeachSDGs retweeted
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfoMar 9
A full room and a shared purpose. Advocates from across the United States are gathered today for Language Advocacy Days 2026, learning, planning, and preparing to bring the voice of language education to Capitol Hill. #LAD26 #LanguageEducation #Advocacy
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#AAD25 proved the power of our collective voice — and now, we look ahead. 📍 Join us in Washington, DC for Language Advocacy Days 2026, March 9–10. bit.ly/4gOjWC5 Together, let’s take the next step: from every state, for every student. #LAD26
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#AAD25 Keynote Speaker Dr. Bobby Kapur delivered a powerful message to advocates this morning. He reminded us all that #multilingualism is critical for all, especially in social service industries. #JNCL-NCLIS #LanguageIndustry
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#AAD25 is heating up! Thank you to all of our panelists for sharing their thoughtful perspectives on the critical nature of language education across numerous industries (from healthcare to defense to translation). #LanguageIndustry #LanguageEducation #Multilingualism
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👥 First time meeting with a lawmaker? No problem—we’ll guide you! AAD 2025 includes prep sessions, team planning, and real meetings with members of Congress. Register here: bit.ly/4lqr9JR Use SUMMER when you register for 20% savings.
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🚨 BREAKING: All FY25 K–12 & adult ed funds are being released. 📚 Programs for ESL, teachers, & more can now move forward. JNCL-NCLIS thanks @SenCapito for her leadership Read more on this → ow.ly/VMjF50WvxIG #EducationFunding #ESL #K12 #AdultEd #FY25 #Language

Administration Announces Release of All FY25 Withheld K-12 and Adult Education Funds

Today, after weeks of pressure from educators, including much advocacy work from JNCL-NCLIS advocates alongside educational partners, Democratic and Republican members of Congress, state Governors...

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🚨“JNCL is particularly disturbed by the impact this decision will have on opportunities for all learners to acquire English and at least one additional language.” Read our full response to the recent SCOTUS decision on Department of Education layoffs: tinyurl.com/scotus-statement.
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This is an important step!
Joint National Committee for Languages@JNCLInfo16 Jul 2025
Breaking News! Read the article here; ow.ly/UKrH50WqRa0
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📩 This week’s JNCL-NCLIS NewsBrief covers three major updates that are shaping the future of language education. Staying informed is the key to effective advocacy. Get curated language education news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today: tinyurl.com/nb-signup
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Even Presidents Have to Obey the Law | National Review

We have another bout of presidential lawbreaking.

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On July 1, education leaders will convene to discuss critical funding delays impacting schools nationwide. The press conference will address the urgent need for FY25 funds and the far-reaching consequences of cuts to federal programs like Title I and Title III. We will explore the implications for vulnerable communities, including English learners and rural schools. Join us to understand the current challenges and hear firsthand accounts from educators and advocates. FULL PRESS RELEASE: conta.cc/46in85C #EducationFunding #TitleI #TitleIII #RuralEducation #EquityInEducation
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📣 Meet Kaleb—JNCL’s first featured student in the #NextVoice blog! He highlights the value of international students. 🔗Read more: Next Voice: Student Blog Series bit.ly/4kqkE9w #LanguageAdvocacy
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⚠️ Action needed! As Congress works on the FY 2026 budget, critical cuts threaten essential language education programs across federal departments. We call on our advocates to take action today by emailing your Senators and Representatives! votervoice.net/JNCL/Campaign…
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📢 JNCL-NCLIS has launched the Student Advocacy Blog—a platform for student leaders to share their stories, report on policy issues, and engage others in language education advocacy. Read the first post: 🔗 languagepolicy.org/post/jncl… #LanguagePolicy #StudentLeadership

Next Voice: Student Blog Series | JNCL-NCLIS

The JNCL-NCLIS Student Advocate Blog provides the opportunity for American students to share their perspectives on the importance of language education and learning opportunities. The goal is to give...

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Title VI & Fulbright-Hays programs are vital to global readiness, language skills, and national security. We must act now. Tell Congress to protect international education. p2a.co/TpvLIqn #TitleVI #FulbrightHays #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCLNCLIS
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📢 Calling all language advocates! Join us virtually on Oct 8, 2025 for AAD25—a day to meet with legislators, build support for language education, and take action. 🖥️ Zoom | 9AM–6PM ET 👉 Register: bit.ly/4jKLcCa #AAD25 #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCL #PolicyMatters
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