JNCL-NCLIS Executive Director Amanda Seewald just kicked off #LAD25! As we embark on our advocacy this week, let's make our voices heard for language education! Share your thoughts in the comments or use #LAD25 to join the conversation!

JNCL-NCLIS President Pablo Muihead delivered a powerful speech to our advocates this morning! He spoke on the power of multilingualism and how #LanguageShapesLeaders. Pablo shared critical messages on promoting bilingualism nationwide. Keep the conversation going with #LAD25 ⬇️

#LAD25 Washington State’s first meeting for Language Advocacy Days with Representative DelBene’s Education Specialist Nathan Shrekengost went very well. We are grateful for his attention to our issues and his thoughtful questions. We are all language advocates. Rep. Suzan DelBene

I urge everyone to take two minutes and click on the link to urge your members of Congress to act now!

Proud to see JNCL-NCLIS members displaying their badges at #CSCTFL2025, showing their commitment to language advocacy! 💙📢 Every badge represents voices pushing for multilingual education policies. Thank you for your support! #LanguageAdvocacy #LanguagesForAll

JNCL-NCLIS firmly opposes the EO aimed at closing the U.S. Dept. of Education. This threatens critical support for: 🌐 Language & international studies 🗣️ Multilingual learners 🛡️ Students’ civil rights Our statement: languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-ncli… #LanguageEducation #StandUpForStudents

Thank you to PSMLA for hosting the PA Language Summit! Amanda Seewald shared a keynote on how multilingualism builds economic strength and workforce readiness in Pennsylvania and beyond. 🌎 #PALangSummit25 #LanguageAdvocacy #JNCL

The President’s budget proposes devastating cuts to language education. No support for ELs. No support for Native languages. Drastic cuts to study abroad. Language learning is essential to our nation! Read our full response: languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-ncli… #LanguageEducation #Advocacy

📢 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

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

📢 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-stud… #LanguagePolicy #StudentLeadership

⚠️ 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/Campaigns…

📣 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

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

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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

🚨“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-stateme….

This is an important step!

🚨 BREAKING: All FY25 K–12 & adult ed funds are being released. 📚 Programs for ESL, teachers, & more can now move forward. JNCL-NCLIS thanks Shelley Moore Capito for her leadership Read more on this → ow.ly/VMjF50WvxIG #EducationFunding #ESL #K12 #AdultEd #FY25 #Language

👥 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.