Language Learning Advocacy

• America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century Report
  The Full Report, Statistics, and Call to Action by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Commission on Language Learning
• The importance of Languages in the Global Context: International Call to Action

Language Connects Foundation

Variety of resources for students and educators

ACTFL positions statements

• Class size and language learning 
• Role of technology in learning languages
• Global comptence and many others

2019 report Making Languages Our Business: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. Employers, indicates an urgent and growing demand for language skills across sectors.

Washington, D.C. -based membership organization who is raising awareness of the benefits of multilingualism to Congress.

Joint statement by U.S. Department of State and Department of Education in support of International education

“All Americans need to be equipped with global and cultural competencies to navigate the ever-changing landscapes of education, international business, scientific discovery and innovation, and the global economy. International education enhances cultural and linguistic diversity, and helps to develop cross- cultural communication skills, foreign language competencies, and enhanced self-awareness and understanding of diverse perspectives.”

Gaining an Employment Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills & Career Prospects (Report by IIE)