From http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts-
Media plays vital role in empowering indigenous rights – UN experts
August 8, 2012
In light of this year’s theme “Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices”, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, have stressed the vital role that media can play in the respect for, and the promotion and protection of, indigenous peoples’ rights.
The right of indigenous peoples to establish their own media in their own languages is a key right in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (article 16). The Expert Mechanism, in its 2012 study on indigenous peoples’ languages and cultures, highlights that media can be an essential tool for the revitalization of indigenous languages, especially in the education of indigenous children.
The Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, has similarly emphasized the importance of media for maintaining indigenous languages as well as for exercising and defending indigenous peoples’ rights. Indigenous media can reduce the marginalization and misinterpretation of indigenous voices, which has been detrimental to their attempts to secure an understanding of, and respect for, their rights within the broader societies in which they live.
Read the full article at http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts-
August 12, 2012
Article: Demand High for Dual Immersion Programs in Utah
From http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp
Demand high for dual immersion programs in Utah
Utah a leader nationwide in number of Chinese language programs offered at elementaries.
By Melinda Rogers
August 1, 2012
This year, approximately 14,000 children will start school in dual immersion programs in Utah, taught in Spanish, French and Chinese. Portuguese will be offered for the first time in 2012, provided by programs at three elementary schools in the Alpine, Murray and Provo school districts.
Demand is greater than the number of chairs open for students, said Gregg Roberts, world-language specialist and dual language-immersion specialist at the Utah State Office of Education.
Roberts attributes the interest to the savviness of parents, who know there are economic benefits for people who can speak another language.
State Superintendent Larry Shumway has set a goal to have 30,000 students enrolled in dual immersion programs at 100 elementary schools by 2015, Roberts added.
Read the full article at http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp
Demand high for dual immersion programs in Utah
Utah a leader nationwide in number of Chinese language programs offered at elementaries.
By Melinda Rogers
August 1, 2012
This year, approximately 14,000 children will start school in dual immersion programs in Utah, taught in Spanish, French and Chinese. Portuguese will be offered for the first time in 2012, provided by programs at three elementary schools in the Alpine, Murray and Provo school districts.
Demand is greater than the number of chairs open for students, said Gregg Roberts, world-language specialist and dual language-immersion specialist at the Utah State Office of Education.
Roberts attributes the interest to the savviness of parents, who know there are economic benefits for people who can speak another language.
State Superintendent Larry Shumway has set a goal to have 30,000 students enrolled in dual immersion programs at 100 elementary schools by 2015, Roberts added.
Read the full article at http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp
New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
From http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2012/08/new_law_makes_new_york_second_.html
New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
By Lesli A. Maxwell
August 1, 2012
New York has now joined California to offer a special "seal of biliteracy" to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation yesterday making it official.
As you've already read in this space before, California was the first to establish this special recognition for multilingual graduates and just recently reported that more than 10,000 graduates in the class of 2012 had earned the distinction.
Californians Together, a nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of English-language learners, conceived of the biliteracy seal and has been a strong advocate for other states to adopt a special recognition of students with multilingual skills, including those who demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. The seal is intended for all students, including ELLs.
Will this catch on in other states? Certainly, California and New York are often trend setters when it comes to public policy, and, with a growing interest and commitment to developing bilingual citizens in states such as Utah, I think the answer is probably yes.
New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
By Lesli A. Maxwell
August 1, 2012
New York has now joined California to offer a special "seal of biliteracy" to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation yesterday making it official.
As you've already read in this space before, California was the first to establish this special recognition for multilingual graduates and just recently reported that more than 10,000 graduates in the class of 2012 had earned the distinction.
Californians Together, a nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of English-language learners, conceived of the biliteracy seal and has been a strong advocate for other states to adopt a special recognition of students with multilingual skills, including those who demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. The seal is intended for all students, including ELLs.
Will this catch on in other states? Certainly, California and New York are often trend setters when it comes to public policy, and, with a growing interest and commitment to developing bilingual citizens in states such as Utah, I think the answer is probably yes.
U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority
From http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435
U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority
By Karin Fischer
August 7, 2012
The U.S. Department of Education wants to ensure that more American students have the skills to compete in a global workplace, and not just build up "deep, deep expertise" among a smaller group of graduates in foreign languages or cultures, the agency's top official for international education says.
In a recent interview with The Chronicle, Maureen McLaughlin, the department's director of international affairs, said it was trying to be more deliberate and intentional in its international efforts. "We didn't previously have a strategic framework for the things we would engage in and those that we weren't going to internationally," said Ms. McLaughlin, who has led an internal working group to develop a global plan.
"We believe in a deliberative, sustainable, strategic approach to international engagement," she said.
Read the full article at http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435
U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority
By Karin Fischer
August 7, 2012
The U.S. Department of Education wants to ensure that more American students have the skills to compete in a global workplace, and not just build up "deep, deep expertise" among a smaller group of graduates in foreign languages or cultures, the agency's top official for international education says.
In a recent interview with The Chronicle, Maureen McLaughlin, the department's director of international affairs, said it was trying to be more deliberate and intentional in its international efforts. "We didn't previously have a strategic framework for the things we would engage in and those that we weren't going to internationally," said Ms. McLaughlin, who has led an internal working group to develop a global plan.
"We believe in a deliberative, sustainable, strategic approach to international engagement," she said.
Read the full article at http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435
Job: Program Director, Center for Lao Studies
Founded in 2006, the mission of the Center for Lao Studies is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing. The Program Director is a key staff member of the Center for Lao Studies (CLS). Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she provides planning and program leadership in all areas of the Center for Lao Studies. The Program Director is responsible for program management, development, recruitment strategies, promotion, outreach, fundraising, and assessment and evaluation. CLS’s programs includes: Lao Oral History Archive, Summer Study Abroad in Laos, Publications, Journal of Lao Studies, and the International Conference on Lao Studies. This position is based in San Francisco.
Application deadline: August 20, 2012. See the full job announcement at http://www.laostudies.org/about-cls/job-announcements
Application deadline: August 20, 2012. See the full job announcement at http://www.laostudies.org/about-cls/job-announcements
Opportunity: Experienced French/Spanish Teachers Wanted for Review Panel
From http://flnews.cortland.edu/UseBB/topic.php?post=2393#post2393
Avant Assessment is looking for experienced French and Spanish teachers to assist in the review of a language proficiency test.
Required qualifications:
• Five years of professional experience teaching French/Spanish to English native speakers at the high school or university level
• Experience using the ACTFL and/or IRL proficiency scale
• Experience teaching learners at the (ACTFL) Advanced proficiency level
• Basic Microsoft Excel and internet navigation skills and access to a high-speed Internet connection
This is a one-time, independent contractor assignment. Reviewers will review test items for content accuracy and difficulty. The expected workload is approximately 8-10 hours, plus a one-hour mandatory orientation. Following the orientation, reviewers will access the test online and record their results in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
The orientation session and all reviews are performed online, and reviewers can work from anywhere in the world as long as they have access to a high-speed Internet connection.
The anticipated date for the orientation is Friday, August 10th. Following the orientation, reviewers will have the weekend to complete the review. Compensation is $400. Qualified individuals should send their CVs and brief statements of interest to jan dot beck at avantassessment dot com
Avant Assessment is looking for experienced French and Spanish teachers to assist in the review of a language proficiency test.
Required qualifications:
• Five years of professional experience teaching French/Spanish to English native speakers at the high school or university level
• Experience using the ACTFL and/or IRL proficiency scale
• Experience teaching learners at the (ACTFL) Advanced proficiency level
• Basic Microsoft Excel and internet navigation skills and access to a high-speed Internet connection
This is a one-time, independent contractor assignment. Reviewers will review test items for content accuracy and difficulty. The expected workload is approximately 8-10 hours, plus a one-hour mandatory orientation. Following the orientation, reviewers will access the test online and record their results in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
The orientation session and all reviews are performed online, and reviewers can work from anywhere in the world as long as they have access to a high-speed Internet connection.
The anticipated date for the orientation is Friday, August 10th. Following the orientation, reviewers will have the weekend to complete the review. Compensation is $400. Qualified individuals should send their CVs and brief statements of interest to jan dot beck at avantassessment dot com
NYS TESOL Awards
From http://www.nystesol.org/award.html
It’s time to nominate a colleague or yourself for one of NYS TESOL’s awards:
Outstanding Teacher Award
James A. Lydon Distinguished Service Award
Recognition Award
James E. Weaver Memorial Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Awards
All submissions are due on October 5, 2012.
For full details, including rubrics and requirements for each award, go to http://www.nystesol.org/award.html
It’s time to nominate a colleague or yourself for one of NYS TESOL’s awards:
Outstanding Teacher Award
James A. Lydon Distinguished Service Award
Recognition Award
James E. Weaver Memorial Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Awards
All submissions are due on October 5, 2012.
For full details, including rubrics and requirements for each award, go to http://www.nystesol.org/award.html
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