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We are deeply saddened by the passing of ACTFL Past-President Desa Dawson. We will miss our dear friend and colleague and send condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her. A memorial service for Desa is scheduled for May 29.

NCLA is seeking highly proficient Bulgarian speakers to serve as consultants for a June 1–5, 2026 standard setting study supporting listening proficiency assessment development. Travel and lodging covered. Learn more and apply: …tionalcenterforlanguageassessment.org/working-with-n… #Bulgarian

K–12 language educators: bring culture to life in your classroom 🌍 Apply for a $300 microgrant to support projects that foster cultural competence and diverse perspectives. 100 grants available between Sept 2025–May 2026. Apply now: lnkd.in/gVtf3s2E

Aspiring language teachers: the ABLE Institute (ACTFL Black Language Educators) is a four-day immersive experience focused on mentorship, leadership, and community. Practicing educators are welcome. 📍 Howard University | July 13–16 📆 Apply by May 15 at bit.ly/3Zgan6N

New research by Julia A. Gorham finds that L2 #French students value critical literacies—but don’t often experience them in practice. What’s the gap, and how do we close it? Read more: doi.org/10.1111/flan.7… #FridayFLA

Introducing ACTFL Voices Podcast! 🎙️ Where the future of language education takes shape. Monthly insights, real strategies, and educator voices shaping what’s next. Episode 1: the Gen Z engagement gap with Leslie Grahn. Learn more and listen at actfl.org/professional-l…

Join us for Not Your Typical Book Club 📚 ACTFL & FLA spotlight the Kong:DEEP framework and how it connects language learning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 🌍 May 4th from 5–6 PM ET Register + read: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Educator, Maureen Lamb, talks about the power of personalization in her latest TLE article: bit.ly/48pMM8Q

Technology is shaping how we communicate, learn, and teach languages. Join the I Am My Language Town Hall conversation on how educators are integrating tech into language education. April 28, 7 PM ET Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IAmMyLanguage

Know someone making a real impact in language education? This is your moment to spotlight them. Nominations close May 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. Submit here: bit.ly/3YqwxRf

New report: The State of K–12 World Language Education 📊 Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, this overview highlights trends, gaps, and why expanding access to #language learning matters now more than ever. Read more: actfl.org/research/the-s…

Applications are NOW OPEN for the ACTFL Board of Directors. 📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026 Learn more and submit: bit.ly/41Lq2uD

NCLA is seeking highly proficient Bulgarian speakers to serve as consultants for a June 1–5, 2026 standard setting study supporting listening proficiency assessment development. Travel and lodging covered. Learn more and apply: …tionalcenterforlanguageassessment.org/working-with-n… #Bulgarian

Big ideas. Real impact. One place. Join us Nov 20–22 in San Antonio for the ACTFL Convention. Don’t miss the early bird deadline on July 29 to save. Become an ACTFL member and save even more. Register now: bit.ly/38ENZZS #ACTFL26

Know someone making a real impact in language education? This is your moment to spotlight them. Nominations close May 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. Submit here: bit.ly/3YqwxRf

Join ACTFL and FLA for the 7th session of the Not Your Typical Book Club series, featuring the 2025 dedicated issue article: Kong: DEEP framework: Transforming language learning with UN SDGs May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET Learn More & Register: bit.ly/4tb9zNU

New in Foreign Language Annals: “More than lo visible” explores how Black world language teachers challenge stereotypes and reshape what language and identity look like in the classroom. Read the research: doi.org/10.1111/flan.7… #FridayFLA

Arab American Heritage Month is a reminder that language carries story, identity, and history. This April, we celebrate the impact of Arab American voices in our classrooms and communities—and the role #language plays in shaping how we see the world. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

What does it take to build a language test for #ASL? Hear ACTFL assessment experts and ASL specialists discuss adapting AAPPL for ASL and why it matters. April 29, 6 pm ET (interpretation provided) Register here: bit.ly/4cf6NjE

Technology is shaping how we communicate, learn, and teach languages. Join the I Am My Language Town Hall conversation on how educators are integrating tech into language education. April 28, 7 PM ET Register Now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #IAmMyLanguage