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U.S. Appeals Order to Use American Sign Language Interpreters at White House Briefings
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing a federal judge’s order requiring the White House to immediately begin providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting at its press briefings when President…
UNESCO Releases Global Roadmap on Multilingualism in the Digital Era
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the ability to communicate, learn, and participate online depends heavily on language. Yet, most of the world’s…
How One State Is Leading the Way for English Learners with Disabilities
Texas officials are making progress toward creating a new bilingual special education teacher certification, which advocates hope will set a national example for states serving students dually identified as English…
David Bellos, Renowned Translator and Scholar of French Fiction, Dies at 80
David Bellos, 80, a renowned scholar of French fiction and celebrated translator, died on October 26. Bellos was the author of 28 book-length translations and nine scholarly books about French…
New Report Finds Language Access Remains a Barrier across Massachusetts Courthouses
According to a report released by the Massachusetts Language Access Coalition, many state residents still face barriers when navigating the court system, particularly if English isn’t their first language or…
Canadian Government to Pilot AI Translation Tool in Six Departments
The Canadian government announced it will be piloting an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in six departments and agencies to help translate official languages for the public service. Minister of Government…
Federal Cuts Threaten Future of Wisconsin’s Nationally Recognized Language Programs
Foreign language departments at Wisconsin colleges and universities are facing an uncertain future after the Trump administration cut several funding sources the programs have relied on for more than 60…
New Course at the University of Oxford Launched for the Next Generation of Creative Translators
At a time when translators are facing unprecedented challenges in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), a new master’s in creative translation course at the University of Oxford will explore…
“Speak English, Period”: GOP Bill Axes Interpreter Loophole in Citizenship Exam
People who are not proficient in English could be shut out of taking the U.S. citizenship exam under a new House Republican proposal. Florida Representative Randy Fine plans to introduce…
Trump Administration Cuts Some Teacher-Training Grants for English Learners
The U.S. Department of Education has halted some of the 107 grants from the only federal program specifically created to help teachers improve techniques for working with English learners. Those…
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