Taiwan Chinese Test Breaks Record
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by Ashley George
22h ago
Taiwan has been actively promoting Chinese language education overseas in recent years and in 2023, the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), Taiwan’s proficiency test for Chinese, attracted record-breaking participation of over 100,000 test takers across 47 countries. The Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP), which developed the test, stated in […] The post Taiwan Chinese Test Breaks Record appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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To Support the Science of Reading, Replace Disinformation with Collaboration
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by Leanna Robinson
22h ago
My first teaching job after earning a Master of Arts in teaching was at a private school in Austin, Texas, for students with dyslexia. Nearly all of these students had prior school experiences that were not positive. Yet they were thriving because they were at a school where teachers and staff, including highly trained academic […] The post To Support the Science of Reading, Replace Disinformation with Collaboration appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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Portuguese Planning for Immigrants
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by Ashley George
22h ago
The president of Portugal’s recently created Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), Luís Goes Pinheiro, has announced a plan, aimed at immigrants in Portugal who do not speak Portuguese as their native language, which will be a “guide that brings together the wishes of several public sector entities with responsibilities in this matter.” “Today […] The post Portuguese Planning for Immigrants appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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China Exerting Influence in Spanish
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by Ashley George
3d ago
A recent study by Chile’s Center for Analysis for Democracy finds Chinese broadcasters have been increasing their footprint in Spanish-speaking countries in the past few years by producing and publishing tens of thousands of videos through the three largest Spanish-language YouTube channels of its state media. However, the study also shows that most of the […] The post China Exerting Influence in Spanish appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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Argentina Bans ‘Inclusive Spanish’
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by Ashley George
4d ago
Recently elected Argentine President Javier Milei’s government has banned the use of “inclusive language” and references to “the gender issue” in public documents, institutions, and processes. Argentina’s Ministry of Defense immediately applied the ban “with the aim of avoiding misinterpretations in its transmissions.” Milei, a self-proclaimed “anarcho-capitalist” affiliated with the Libertarian Party, opposes feminist policies […] The post Argentina Bans ‘Inclusive Spanish’ appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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MA TESOL Directory
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by Leanna Robinson
5d ago
Binghamton University MA TESOL Format: In-person, campus Length: Three semesters Credit hours: 33 credits Binghamton University’s MA TESOL program offers a 33-credit curriculum in three semesters including fieldwork, practicum, and a capstone project. The program provides an international practicum experience through the EPIK Plus program in Korea. Binghamton University, New York’s top-ranked public university, offers […] The post MA TESOL Directory appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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New CA Standards Humanize Teaching
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by Ashley George
1w ago
California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved long-awaited revised Standards for the Teaching Profession last month that emphasize culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning, and family engagement. The standards, which guide teachers’ professional development and evaluation statewide, broadly describe the knowledge, skills and abilities expected of effective experienced teachers. State law requires that they are updated regularly. […] The post New CA Standards Humanize Teaching appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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New Guidance to Honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi  
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by Athina Kontos
1w ago
Following Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (February’s Hawaiian Language Month), the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new guidance to preserve and also elevate knowledge and practice of the Hawaiian language. A thorough new departmental manual chapter addresses nationwide commitments to continue honoring and integrating Indigenous cultural practices, particularly within conservation stewardship and environmental affairs. Secretary of […] The post New Guidance to Honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi   appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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Laws to Preserve Cherokee Renewed
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by Athina Kontos
1w ago
Last month in Talequah, Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation renewed a law aimed at preserving the Cherokee language.  At an official ceremony, Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin signed an updated and permanent renewal of The Durbin Feeling Language Preservation Act, on behalf of the Cherokee Nation. The act protecting Indigenous languages was originally passed in 2019.  Only […] The post Laws to Preserve Cherokee Renewed appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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Refining State Measurements of EL Success
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by Ashley George
1w ago
A new report (https://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/state-accountability-systems-english-learners) from the Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy sketches a new vision for state accountability systems, drawing on quantitative and qualitative research to outline potential refinements as policymakers seek to improve current systems and make changes to future iterations of federal education law. States have been meeting their […] The post Refining State Measurements of EL Success appeared first on Language Magazine ..read more
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