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DON'T MISS THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE! REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/nOa1cbHBMa

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Congratulations to the 103 students at Westhill High School who earned the Seal of Biliteracy! 🎉 Their achievement reflects the power of multilingualism, cultural understanding, and global readiness. 🌎🗣️ https://t.co/OfDwjOmzFt

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What happens when learning—not courses—becomes the system?

In this featured article, Tom Welch & Ryan Allen explore what Facilitated Interdependent Language Learning (FILL) makes possible and how it can reshape language education.

Read more: https://t.co/FKvS0Jk3za #TuesdayTLE

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This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the power of language, identity, and belonging. Every learner deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported in the classroom. Explore ACTFL's LGBTQ+ resources and help create learning spaces where everyone can thrive: https://t.co/v1fIfpTcVc

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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 https://t.co/PPQ2CXla0w

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We’re excited to welcome our #ACTFL2026 keynote speakers, including legendary director, choreographer, actress, & producer Debbie Allen and humanitarian & National Honor Society Scholar Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman to San Antonio this November! REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/c3BMjqHBeL

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"When students are dysregulated, asking them to focus can be counterproductive. These activities can help them get settled."
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In this longitudinal study, Yuka Akiyama, Sachiko Nakamura, Takumi Uchihara, and Kazuya Saito explore how video-mediated intercultural exchanges influence comprehensibility development over time.

Read the article at: https://t.co/hOeMCwgl8Q
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Language educators, this is your event 🌎✨
Join us Nov 20-22 in San Antonio for #ACTFL26! Connect with thousands of educators shaping the future of world language education.

Register before July 29 to save: https://t.co/c3BMjqHBeL

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Know someone making a real impact in language education? This is your moment to spotlight them.

Nominations close THIS FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.

Submit here: https://t.co/GTwrM2S19X

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This month, ACTFL endorsed the reintroduced Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act. Thank you to Senators Durbin and Wicker for helping to expand opportunities in nontraditional locations for underserved American undergrads. Learn more: https://t.co/WywCAUdTzG

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Connecting with passionate educators, discovering new resources, and leaving inspired with fresh ideas — that’s the power of the ACTFL Convention. 💬✨

Join thousands of world language educators at #ACTFL26 in San Antonio, Nov. 20–22: https://t.co/eYHdt0XWzN

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How can translanguaging support both language proficiency and multilingual identity in the classroom? 🌍

Find out in the latest edition of the TLE: https://t.co/PL6fd97uAP #TuesdayTLE

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"Explicit instruction is necessary, but the most effective explanations act as a springboard to launch students quickly into guided, and then independent, practice." https://t.co/l4AORCC5qN

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Applications are OPEN for the ACTFL Board of Directors.

📅 Deadline: June 30, 2026

Learn more and submit: https://t.co/JcLBflAoMb

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Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in World Language Education (K–12), honoring educators who inspire, lead, and advocate for excellence in language education.

Submit nominations by 5 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026: https://t.co/njWg6raLb0

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In this longitudinal study, Yuka Akiyama, Sachiko Nakamura, Takumi Uchihara, and Kazuya Saito explore how video-mediated intercultural exchanges influence comprehensibility development over time.

Read the article at: https://t.co/hOeMCwgl8Q
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Please note that ACTFL will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of #MemorialDay. We will resume our normal business hours on May 26th, 2026.

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Creativity meets language 🎨🌍

Join us for Creatives Who Language in the ACTFL President’s Town Hall Series
📅 May 26 | 7 PM ET

Hear from educators + creators shaping how language comes to life in and beyond the classroom.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/QhBqHozFIr

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ACTFL joins organizations across the education sector & beyond in endorsing the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, reintroduced by Sen. Luján, Rep. Leger Fernández, and Rep. Hayes. Learn more: https://t.co/EXi1dZorzU