On the way to #ACTFL25! Come see us on Friday at 4:30pm in room 213 for “Cutting It Out: Curating Diverse Classroom Libraries.”

What do YOU want to see us reading? As the 2025-2026 school year gets underway, LLLAB is gearing up for another year of reading and reviewing. It's not too late to share YOUR suggestion for what books you'd like to see reviewed. Click here: forms.gle/Les4p2ZVHZyv...

If you're in or near Chicago, you can catch Jen and Joanna Shupe at The Last Chapter on 8/28. www.eventbrite.com/e/qa-and-boo...

I was today years old when I saw the mention about the start up of @ictfl.bsky.social Affinity Spaces in @actfl.bsky.social TLE back in 2022! Wow!! Thank u so much Krishauna, Cassie & Tamari! www.thelanguageeducator.org/ACTFL/winter...

I was today years old when I saw the mention about the start up of @ictfl.bsky.social Affinity Spaces in @actfl.bsky.social TLE back in 2022! Wow!! Thank u so much Krishauna, Cassie & Tamari! www.thelanguageeducator.org/ACTFL/winter...

Hey all! If you’re an ACTFL member, and a member of the African-American Students SIG, JOIN US for this FREE WEBINAR!! 🗓️ Tuesday, June 10th ⏰ 6:00pm ET Check your email and register if you’re a member. Looking forward to seeing ya’ll! #langchat #actfl

Thanks to @spsmith45.bsky.social I added this post about more research out of the Netherlands comparing a more proficiency based approach with a traditional approach: marishawkins.wordpress.com/2025/04/11/h...

Look! It's @marishawkins.bsky.social, author of Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Goes to the Classroom! On March 20, Maris will be joining us for a virtual workshop! Register today at nysaflt.org/virtualworks....

Our project team that created a free, open-access Spanish language curriculum centering Black learners and Black populations in Latin America was awarded a $150K NEH grant! Congrats to our PI @deborahgomezgomez.bsky.social and co-investigators @clemonsaris.bsky.social @melissabaralt.bsky.social!

Note to self: Don't worry about the weekly plans for now; focus on the first 15 minutes (or more!) of the first class after winter break to build community, create an affinity space, and lay down essential foundations and courtesies—that's what matters most!

Each year, I simplify and combine some horoscopes for my students. They love it! Check out the post here: marishawkins.wordpress.com/2024/12/30/h...

If you are in a teaching context that is hostile towards terms like DEI, diversity, etc. we can change our language. Linguistic diversity? No, linguistic accuracy. It's more accurate to portray diversity as variety, accuracy, authenticity. @clemonsaris.bsky.social @ujuanya.bsky.social #actfl24

Diversifying your curriculum is not the same as decolonizing your curriculum.

@sunset523.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/did:...

Congratulations to the #ACTFL24 WL Teacher of the Year, Kei Tsukamaki!!

Your well being is important and is the foundation of everything you do. You must take care of yourself during these stressful times or you cannot hold onto your joy. Sheryl Lee Ralph #actfl14

God knows, it ain’t easy being a teacher. And for that I want to say thank you! For pouring your time, energy and heart into teaching. Sheryl Lee Ralph #actfl14

ACTFL president @proferandolph.bsky.social emphasizes that creating learning environments that use language as liberation can happen at EVERY language at EVERY level. #actfl24

Learning a second language helps students liberate themselves and opens the world. -a teacher in a video @proferandolph.bsky.social shared in his opening remarks at #actfl24

I encourage you to boldly center the culture, history, and narratives of marginalized communities in your classroom. @proferandolph.bsky.social #actfl24

Today. #actfl24

Wow, I just read my #ACTFL24 program. There are so many things going on Friday at 5:30. Amazing sessions and affinity groups! If you’re not free till 6:30 but still want to meet, lmk. #langchat

I made a list for #actfl24! Let me know if you would like to be added! (And thanks to Dorie for explaining how to make one!!) bsky.app/profile/did:...

#ACTFL24 Contact your legislators to advocate for funding in language education! Ready-to-send letter that you can modify. Share with community, district, families. www.votervoice.net/mobile/JNCL/...

Language needs context ya’ll!! #actfl24 #aod24 Modified Quote: Richard Culatta

#ACTFL24 Heyyyy! Looking forward to seeing people next weekend! No, I’m not presenting, but I will be at this places: ~Thurs. ACTFL AOD ~Fri. Hanging out w/Command Performance Books in the Exhibit Hall ~Sat. NNELL Breakfast & Embassy of Spain Luncheon & Command Performance Books!

open.spotify.com/show/59WuZyp... Let’s do this…

#ACTFL24 Heyyyy! Looking forward to seeing people next weekend! No, I’m not presenting, but I will be at this places: ~Thurs. ACTFL AOD ~Fri. Hanging out w/Command Performance Books in the Exhibit Hall ~Sat. NNELL Breakfast & Embassy of Spain Luncheon & Command Performance Books!

open.spotify.com/show/59WuZyp... Let’s do this…

Trying to navigate change? Feeling frustrated or hitting roadblocks? Change can be hard, and resistance is normal. Mike Travers and I are presenting on this very topic on Fri, 11/22: 1:30 PM #ACTFL24 For a preview, check out this episode on World Language Classroom: wlclassroom.com/2024/10/27/e...

Slowly making my way here ya’ll! ☺️☺️