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ADVOCATE for Language Learning

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2016 AAAS Commission on Language Learning
In 2014, a bipartisan group of members of Congress asked the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to undertake a new study of the nation’s language education needs. Four members of the United States Senate—Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)—and four members of the House of Representatives—Rush Holt (D-New Jersey), Leonard Lance (R-New Jersey), David Price (D-North Carolina), and Don Young (R-Alaska)—signed two letters requesting that the Academy provide answers to the following questions:

  • How does language learning influence economic growth, cultural diplomacy, the productivity of future generations, and the fulfillment of all Americans?
  • What actions should the nation take to ensure excellence in all languages as well as international education and research, including how we may more effectively use current resources to advance language attainment?
In response to this request, the Academy created the Commission on Language Learning. The Commission’s final report, America’s Languages: Investing in Language Learning for the 21st Century,* offers concrete recommendations to improve access to as many languages as possible, for people of every age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.
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Research on the cognitive, academic and social benefits of language learning.
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Articles on successful language programs.
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Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
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Educators: The Global Seal of Biliteracy can be used as a Language Test Waiver or Proxy for Bilingual and World Language Certification

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With language skills growing in importance in the job market, yet fewer than 1 in 10 Americans able to speak a second language, Lead with Languages is a national campaign aimed at making language proficiency a national priority.

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States with a State Seal of Biliteracy.
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Mapping the Nation: Languages by state
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  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Members >
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        • Other Positions
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      • Fund for the Future Scholarship
      • Teacher of the Year Award
      • Distinguished Service Award
      • College Foreign Language Award
      • President's Award
      • New Teachers Award
    • About >
      • ICTFL Board
      • Contact ICTFL
      • ICTFL Documents
      • ICTFL Affiliates
  • Conferences
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    • Past Conferences
  • Professional Learning
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    • WinterFest >
      • WinterFest Registration
    • OPI / MOPI
    • ICTFL Teacher Tours
  • Advocacy
    • Seals of Biliteracy >
      • Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
      • Global Seal of Biliteracy
    • JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Days
    • Local Advocacy
  • Resources