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How Lucy Calkins Became the Face of America’s Reading Crisis: Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students ...
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/12/lucy-calkins-child-literacy-teaching-methodology/680394/
EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting
euronews.com/2026/10/13/eu-advances-ukraine-accession-as-hungary-lifts-veto-paving-way-for-zelenskyy-magyar-meetin
In backroom ‘sewing’ classes, Afghan women stitch together an education in secret
csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/1009/afghanistan-women-secret-education
OpinionSarah Harte: If we don't stand up and use our cúpla focal, the Irish language will not survive
irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-41923510.html
Ukraine’s parliament has passed a law allowing schools to teach in Hungarian, Romanian and other EU minority languages under a special status for ... Show more
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the Belgian city of Liege and Brussels on Wednesday to demonstrate over Belgium's French-language education ... Show more
What Language Do Jamaicans Speak In Daily Life: What language do Jamaicans speak? English is official, but most people use Patois daily ...
riotimesonline.com/jamaica-language-patois-english-guide/
Philstar Life Oct 04
Chinese teachers reportedly leave PH amid security concerns: This was amid scrutiny of Chinese-language education programs.
philstarlife.com/news-and-views/895464-150-chinese-teachers-leave-philippines-security-concerns
Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency: Japan has tightened permanent residency rules for foreigners, requiring higher income and ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-tightens-rules-for-foreigners-wanting-permanent-residency
Aargau rejects federal plans for foreign language instruction: Unlike the federal government, the cantonal government does not want a second national language in ...
aargauerzeitung.ch/aargau/kanton-aargau/aargau-lehnt-bundesplaene-zum-fremdsprachenunterricht-ab-ld.4240147
French lessons: Thurgau resists the Federal Council: The Thurgau government rejects an amendment to the language law. The federal government is not responsible ...
thurgauerzeitung.ch/ostschweiz/kanton-thurgau/franzoesischunterricht-thurgau-wehrt-sich-gegen-bundesrat-ld.4240669
OpinionDual-language education has proven benefits that Trump is ignoring: 'It is a real shame that the transformative power of multilingualism is being sacrificed in ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2026-09-25/head-start-english-only
In the Age of AI, some in China wonder if learning English is worth the trouble: A math teacher's viral post prompted a debate over the language ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/09/20/in-the-age-of-ai-some-in-china-wonder-if-learning-english-is-worth-the-trouble
MSV coach Dietmar Hirsch gives language lesson: "I don't think he wants to hear Hawelse"
11freunde.de/3-liga/msv-duisburg-trainer-dietmar-hirsch-gibt-sprachunterricht-ich-glaube-er-moechte-nicht-hawelse-hoeren-a-2144f753-33c2-402e-95c6-2dbe194f1307
Taiwan trailing Malaysia, Philippines in English education: Taiwan should improve its English-language education by more closely aligning with English ...
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/15/2003864297
Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject?: A teacher’s call to end ‘worshipping foreign things’ reignites debate over the language’s role in ...
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3366668/should-chinese-schools-demote-english-core-subject-discuss
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From learning English from scratch to GCSE maths success at Bedford College: Four students who arrived in the UK as refugees and asylum seekers and began ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/your-world/from-learning-english-from-scratch-to-gcse-maths-success-at-bedford-college-8980070
Japan eyes national-level language support for foreigners, possible ties to visa screening - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260903/p2a/00m/0na/050000c
Japan gov't seeks major budget hike for immigration control, Japanese language measures - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260901/p2a/00m/0na/020000c
VnExpress International Aug 20
Vietnam moves to make English compulsory for 6-year-olds, two years ahead of schedule
e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/vietnam-moves-to-make-english-compulsory-for-6-year-olds-two-years-ahead-of-schedule-5111356.html
How studying languages could help protect you in the AI race and future-proof your career
harpersbazaar.com/uk/work/a73420803/studing-languages-ai-world/
I moved abroad after graduating instead of getting a job in the US: Instead of getting a corporate job in the US after graduation, I moved abroad to Thailand ...
businessinsider.com/american-moved-abroad-after-graduating-college-teaching-english-thailand-2026-8
Teenager from Afghanistan who fled to Scotland unable to speak English celebrates six exam passes
scotsman.com/news/scotland/teenager-from-afghanistan-who-fled-to-scotland-unable-to-speak-english-celebrates-six-exam-passes-8839253
Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat: The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by ...
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362291/philippine-defence-chief-warns-chinese-teaching-exchanges-pose-grey-zone-threat
CNA Aug 01
More students can pursue mother tongue languages under expanded programme from 2027
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tamil-chinese-malay-mother-tongue-language-secondary-school-jc-moe-6292576
State Parliament passes law | ABC classes for preschool children from 2028: From the 2028/29 school year, children with language deficits will receive language ...
www1.wdr.de/politik/politik-in-nrw/nrw-landtag-beschliesst-abc-klassen-fuer-vorschulkinder-100.html
The Korea Times Jul 22
Korea expands support for Korean language education in US communities: Inside hundreds of church basements, civic halls and rented classrooms across America ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260722/korea-expands-support-for-korean-language-education-in-us-communities
Why English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish: Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana. She's brushing up on her ...
apnews.com/article/world-cup-spanish-telemundo-9e1e49fbd577e2ebb9b753fe049ed5bb
The Surprising Reason Kids Can't Seem To Read Anymore: Without substantial reading skills, “the risk is that future generations will simply be unable to think as ...
huffpost.com/entry/why-kids-cant-read_l_68d59216e4b0b2f96b455bf0
English learner students are leaving Boston Public Schools in droves: More than half of the decline is due to fewer non-native English speakers ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/07/20/metro/boston-public-schools-immigrant-enrollment-drop/
Language requirement for Flemish education in Brussels to be assessed more strictly
brusselstimes.com/belgium/2232458/language-requirement-for-flemish-education-in-brussels-to-be-assessed-more-strictly
A #FIFAWorldCup watch party in Oakland, California, reunited a former Peace Corps teacher with her Cape Verde student after decades apart ... Show more
"With all due respect, but Dutch-language education in Brussels is primarily intended for the Flemish people living in Brussels ... Show more
'For Flemish people': Flanders considers restricting Dutch-language education in Brussels
'For Flemish people': Flanders considers restricting Dutch-language education in Brussels
CBSE revises three-language policy guidelines, current class 10 batch exempt – What students need to know
financialexpress.com/india-news/cbse-revises-three-language-policy-guidelines-current-class-10-batch-expemt-what-students-need-to-know/4278966/
Reading crisis shocks SA as millions of children struggle with basics: With 70% of Grade 1 to 3 learners in South Africa unable to read at grade level ...
iol.co.za/news/education/2026-06-22-reading-crisis-shocks-sa-as-millions-of-children-struggle-with-basics/
Early French: Federal Council angers Eastern Swiss politicians: The Federal Council wants to promote French instruction in primary schools ...
tagblatt.ch/ostschweiz/ressort-ostschweiz/fruehfranzoesisch-bundesrat-veraergert-ostschweizer-politik-ld.4186362
Paid articlePaywall BPS celebrate unprecedented biliteracy achievement: The state’s Seal of Biliteracy was handed out to 552 Boston Public School students this year ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/06/15/metro/bps-seal-biliteracy-record/
Plan to introduce French lessons draws support, doubt: Plan to introduce French lessons draws support, doubt - Society - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/06/08/plan-to-introduce-french-lessons-draws-support-doubt
Plan to introduce French lessons in Indonesia draws support, doubt: The plan drew criticism over the readiness to expand foreign language education ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/plan-to-introduce-french-lessons-in-indonesia-draws-support-doubt
"Never Said Schools Must Teach French, German; Learn Them As 4th Language": Minister
ndtv.com/education/we-never-told-schools-to-teach-french-german-study-them-as-4th-language-education-minister-dharmendra-pradhan-11567699
Texas DPS ends Spanish CDL test, requiring English-only exams: Texas commercial driver's license knowledge tests are now offered only in English under a policy ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/texas-cdl-english-tests-22287609.php
Quebec looks to bar 27,000 students from English vocational and adult programs: Quebec English-language school boards are calling on the government to reconsider ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-looks-to-bar-students-from-english-vocational-and-adult-programs-9.7200272
Coalition row looms with no new Irish-language schools planned to open until 2032
irishtimes.com/politics/2026/06/01/coalition-row-looms-with-no-new-irish-language-schools-planned-to-open-until-2032/
Quebec will not remove English content from government websites, Roberge says: "We'll keep what I would call the good-faith mechanism that we currently ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec-government-websites-french-english-roberge/
Commentary: Japan's push for stricter language requirements exposes a growing tension between inclusive language education policies and enduring ... Show more
Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?
Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?
The Korea Times May 19
Korea launches language initiative to bridge safety gaps on factory floors: Korea is launching a new public-private initiative to teach foreign factory workers ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260519/korea-launches-language-initiative-to-bridge-safety-gaps-on-factory-floors
The Korea Times May 10
Overseas schools offering Korean language classes surge 54% in 4 years: The number of overseas elementary, middle and high schools offering Korean language ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260510/overseas-schools-offering-korean-language-classes-surge-54-in-4-years
The Shadow President: From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second ...
propublica.org/article/russ-vought-trump-shadow-president-omb
The researcher and university professor Ahmed El Kadiri Hassani Yamani addressed the evolving role of artificial intelligence in English language teaching ... Show more
'I was a plumber in the UK, now I earn £8k a month teaching English in Italy': Ian Davies, from Oxford, says he makes twice as much as he used to giving English ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/plumber-uk-earn-month-teaching-english-italy-2796748
The Korea Times Apr 21
Global educators to gather in Seoul for landmark KOTESOL conference: Seoul will once again become a hub of international educational exchange this May ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260421/global-educators-to-gather-in-seoul-for-landmark-kotesol-conference
The 5 Best Countries for Solo Traveling in 2026 That Combine Safety, Ease and Fun
star-telegram.com/entertainment/living/travel/article315470282.html
Walters: Candidates for governor need to get serious about the issues: Voters deserve to hear candidates' plans for schools, jobs, housing and more.
pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/19/walters-candidates-for-governor-need-to-get-serious-about-the-issues/
Mohammed Hanif’s new novel: Pakistan’s OK Town erupts in protest when a political figure is hanged
scroll.in/article/1091815/mohammed-hanifs-new-novel-pakistans-ok-town-erupts-in-protest-when-a-political-figure-is-hanged
Why the Ancient Greeks Never Adopted the Latin Language: The Greek language thrived under Roman rule as Latin remained limited; cultural pride and education ...
greekreporter.com/2026/04/18/ancient-greeks-never-adopted-latin-language/
ekathimerini.com Apr 18
Can Greek survive the diaspora? The paradigm of Canada: A newly presented volume on Greek heritage language education in Canada has brought renewed attention to ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/diaspora-politics/1301072/can-greek-survive-the-diaspora-the-paradigm-of-canada/
The British Council set to stop teaching English in Italy after 80 years: Move part of global restructuring process to deal with debts of almost £200 million ...
wantedinrome.com/news/the-british-council-set-to-stop-teaching-english-in-italy-after-80-years.html
St George’s College teacher earns French national honour : For more than two decades, Shelley Wong has quietly but decisively shaped the teaching of French in ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260414/st-georges-college-teacher-earns-french-national-honour
States Are Learning the Wrong Lesson From the ‘Mississippi Miracle’: A phonics-based curriculum is only one part of how Mississippi went from worst to first in ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/mississippi-education-miracle/686731/
OpinionOpinion: When English menus in Japan hide important features - The Mainichi: By Marawan Gomaa For many foreigners living in Japan, daily life feels manageable ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260410/p2g/00m/0op/027000c
In Schongau, women learn German in a very special place: The “Integration Initiative” brings German lessons to the Schongau mosque. There ...
merkur.de/lokales/schongau/schongau-ort29421/frauen-lernen-deutsch-in-der-moschee-in-schongau-in-geschuetzter-atmosphaere-94255031.html
Japan's Imabari welcomes 30 new ALTs from Philippines at ceremony - The Mainichi: IMABARI, Ehime -- A kickoff ceremony for a group of 30 new assistant language ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260406/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
Heart And Soul: A teacher's kindness remembered: The writer fondly recalls a teacher's generosity in sponsoring him and other full-time teachers to attend ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2026/04/04/heart-and-soul-a-teacher039s-kindness-remembered
Parents speak out over sudden cuts to language, reading programs at TCDSB: Parents of students who take part in an international language program at the Toronto ...
cp24.com/politics/queens-park/2026/04/01/parents-speak-out-over-sudden-cuts-to-language-reading-programs-at-tcdsb/
Rangnick criticizes BVB over Carney Chukwuemeka’s German language skills: BVB star Chukwuemeka officially announced his switch to the Austrian national team ...
sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/rangnick-aeussert-kritik-am-bvb-nach-deutschkenntnissen-von-carney-chukwuemeka/13525934/34240
Birthday anniversary in Horn: Life's work for English lessons, music and sports - | Horn
meinbezirk.at/horn/c-leute/lebenswerk-fuer-englischunterricht-musik-und-sport_a8537773
How to Improve Your Business English: Be patient, set realistic goals, and find a good community of learners.
hbr.org/2018/07/how-to-improve-your-business-english
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Do you know that feeling? The little ones are on vacation and by the second day, the cry echoes through the house or apartment: "Boring!!!" 😅 We have the ... Show more
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Protestors gather as Mayor cuts English language classes, with some fearing 'division'
lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/protestors-gather-as-mayor-cuts-english-language-classes-with-some-fearing-division-5612221
The Florentine Feb 23
Cultural connections: interview with Peter Dulborough and Alessandra Parrini | The Florentine
theflorentine.net/2026/02/18/cultural-connections-peter-dulborough-alessandra-parrini/
Opinion‘Returnees’ reckon with a Japan that sets them apart: “Kikokushijo” — Japanese youth who live abroad as children or teens and then return to Japan — and the ...
japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/02/voices/kikokushijo-returnee-social-stereotypes/
Championing printed words: DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.
thestar.com.my/news/education/2026/02/08/championing-printed-words
“Assembly Line Work”: Teacher Warns of Developments in German Language Teaching at Primary Schools
az-online.de/deutschland/fliessbandarbeit-lehrerin-warnt-vor-entwicklung-im-deutschunterricht-an-grundschulen-zr-94159592.html
‘A harmful barrier’: new Florida law mandates all driving tests to be offered in English only
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/florida-driving-tests-english
Barcelona have begun the process of withdrawing from the European Super League (ESL), leaving Real Madrid as the only founding member ... Show more
Hesse (16) achieves best German exam worldwide - | he has only been speaking the language for five years
hna.de/hessen/hesse-16-legt-weltweit-beste-deutschpruefung-ab-er-spricht-die-sprache-erst-seit-fuenf-jahren-94148549.html
Key FactsFrankfurt Teen Achieves Top Score in German Exam
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Born in India, Rishabh mastered German within five years and was internationally recognized for his achievement.
- He already spoke four languages before moving to Germany and started learning German at an international school.
- His language skills advanced rapidly through daily practice and active participation in a sports club.
- He plans to graduate in two years and is considering engineering studies somewhere in Europe.
That was easy.— Rishabh Agarwal about his German exam, for which he achieved the highest score.