On Oct. 6, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced via a press release that it is taking steps to improve language access through HHS programs. The steps align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of defeating barriers to equity in healthcare and human services.![]()
HHS Announces Efforts to Improve Language Access
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HHS recently announced that it is taking action to improve language access through its programs with the ultimate goal of overcoming barriers to health equity
TEMPE, Ariz. — Students at Marcos de Niza High School will soon have the chance to learn a language that's been embedded in the surrounding community for generations. ![]()
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The Tempe Union High School District Governing Board voted last month to create a new course in the 2023-2024 school year that teaches the Yaqui language at one of its high schools. ![]()
Tempe Union students can learn Yaqui language starting next year
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The Tempe Union High School District plans to start offering a course in the Yaqui language, which has roots in the Guadalupe community for more than a century.
Each year, JNCL-NCLIS delegates and dedicated language advocates across the country unite to meet with Members of Congress and promote the importance of language education and international studies at our Language Advocacy Days (LAD).![]()
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Virtual Language Advocacy Days 2023 | JNCL
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Register today to join advocates across the country for Virtual Language Advocacy Days 2023!
Mississippi’s student representative program allows students to serve on the Mississippi State Board of Education! ![]()
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State Leaders Are Turning to Students to Shape Education Policy - EdSurge News
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Last year, when Micah Hill was a sophomore in high school, her guidance counselor gave her an application for Mississippi’s student representative ...
Migration Policy Institute - webinar on ensuring language access and policies for early childhood dual language learners - sign up here:![]()
Ensuring Effective Language Access Services and Policies in Early Childhood Programs
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Language access policies and services are critical to promoting the equitable participation of Dual Language Learners and their families in early childhood programs, yet there are persisting participation gaps. This webinar will outline federal and state efforts to implement language access policies...