SB 139 mandates the creation of an advanced high school diploma WITHOUT world language requirements. ALL VIRGINIANS need a WL foundation in the VA workforce. Contact your VA senator and delegate now! #OpposeSB139

What are we doing to make language learning relevant to the *immediate* (not future or imagined) lived experiences of our students? And how are we challenging dominant narratives and ideologies regarding the identities of speakers of that language? #langchat #LanguageAsLiberation

NNPS had an awesome PD day of teaching,learning & collaboration!We dove into rubrics,shared EZ tech tools that are at our fingertips,&we went back to the basics w/ reviewing BBC & lesson planning strategies! We are stronger TOGETHER! #OneNNPS #nnpsworldlanguages #WLrocks

In a groundbreaking study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, scientists have found evidence that bilingual individuals perceive pain differently depending on the language they are using. ow.ly/k7CC50QuBpT

Vista Higher Learning Pre-K-12 is a Gold Sponsor of #VirginiaDLI Day 2024! A variety of resources, including over 1000 titles of children’s & YA literature to support dual language & immersion programs. Contact your local specialist, Cheryl, at [email protected] for more info.

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Today we kick off Celebrate Me! with none other than Celebrate Me! Day! Join us in taking time today to highlight items specific to your culture and heritage!

Warwick High School’s world language classes are excited to celebrate National Foreign Language and Celebrate Me week! We celebrate and appreciate culture and diversity! #onennps #NNPSproud #nnschools #celebratemeweek Newport News Schools

Woodside has had a wonderful time during National Foreign Language & Celebrate Me Week as they have displayed their appreciation of all languages & cultures.They even had former students come in & lead dance lessons! 🌟#nnpscelebrateme Newport News Schools @woodside_hs #nnpsproud #onennps

Another benefit of learning and practicing another language is absorbing culture and life outside your typical “bubble.” ow.ly/Qcex50QKcx9

Ramadan Mubarak (Blessed Ramadan!) to all who celebrate! 🕌🌙📿 Check out our teacher resources page to learn about this holiday: bit.ly/3OHkHA3 #Ramadan #Arabic American Association of Teachers of Arabic

Yesterday we held our final WL New Teacher Institute session.We celebrated the progress our teachers have made during their second, and for some, first year of teaching! It has been great learning and growing together! #ONEnnps #NNPSproud #worldlanguagesrock

We hope every child has the opportunity speak their mother's language. ow.ly/Voiq50RcMYc

Bilingualism enhances cognitive reserve by improving social cue interpretations. Such benefits persist till later in life. ow.ly/bO8z50RiFjA

Have you registered for our virtual #DualLanguage Leadership Institute? bit.ly/vadlenleaders24

A major step forward ➡️The House Appropriations Committee approved its version of FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations legislation, including $15 million for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants program! Young Kim Jimmy Panetta languagepolicy.org/post/house-app…

Excited to share -51 NNPS seniors received the Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma this past weekend (&there may be more!)Students demonstrated proficiency in a 2nd language & also showed academic excellence by passing end-of-course reading and writing SOL assessments!🌟 #OneNNPS

Our DLI & WL supervisor had an amazing time on Capitol Hill sharing how WLARP DoDEA grants have supported the expansion & progress of our programs in NNPS!Honored to sit alongside experts who believe in the NEED for language education for all students. Joint National Committee for Languages @DoDEA #ONENNPS

Twas the night before World Languages district wide PD 👀 … Let’s gooooo! An awesome day of learning, collaborating and fun is on its way! #nnpsworldlanguagesrock

Our WL department had an amazing time learning & growing together as we prepare to kick off an excellent school year! We discussed proficiency-based instruction,C.I., rubrics, tech tools, engagement strategies & more! We’re inspired and ready for a successful year ahead! #onennps