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Dutch National Coordinator Against Discrimination and Racism visits Eindhoven
HLE Network honors International Day Against Racism and Discrimination together with Eindhoven's coalition for inclusion!
Mar 21
It was high time for high tea: A new tradition of volunteer team-building
This year, HLE Network welcomed spring with something special: a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
Mar 21
Heritage Language Educators: Paving the Path in 2025
On February 6, FOHLC Europe organized another free online Café for people involved in heritage language education.
Feb 24
Keeping the Global Call alive – advocacy tools available in more languages!
Download the checklist in your preferred language and share it with mainstream schools, policymakers, and businesses!
Feb 21
Heritage language advocates welcomed at the table with Dutch Educational Council
HLE Network has called on the Onderwijsraad to recognize the contributions if HL educators and see them as allies in education.
Jan 24
Empowering informal education while ensuring accountability: HLE Network's reaction to the Dutch education ministry's law proposal
January 6, 2025 NAAR DE NEDERLANDSE VERSIE HIERONDER A screenshot of the first page of the law proposal The Dutch Ministry of Education,...
Jan 6
“Very cheap solution for teacher shortage”: What heritage language programs do for society
Prof. Ken Cruickshank from Sydney Australia visits Eindhoven City Hall to talk about heritage language education and its value.
Dec 19, 2024
Holiday Giving: Eindhoven business supports volunteer-run language programs with laptop donation
Five heritage language programs in Eindhoven received a donated laptop from Wooninc
Dec 18, 2024
Toekomstige leerkrachten leren actief over de kracht van moedertaalonderwijs
Wij hopen dat dit als inspiratie kan dienen voor andere hogescholen.
Dec 5, 2024
Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education: explained in 3 minutes
Watch to learn how you can contribute and help improve circumstances for heritage language educators worldwide!
Dec 2, 2024
Eindhoven strives to be the most inclusive city in the Netherlands
The HLE Network facilitated connections between RADAR and local heritage language (HL) programs, including the Chinese School of Eindhoven.
Nov 23, 2024
What's the "Why?" - Exploring motivation from all angles at FOHLC Europe 2024 (videos available!)
The FOHLC Europe team organized its 4th successful conference with inspirational examples and practical strategies.
Nov 16, 2024
Thank you to Geert Simons, our founding Vice-Chair
We acknowledge the impact of our founding Vice-Chair, Geert Simons.
Oct 20, 2024
Award-winning linguist Kristel Doreleijers joins our board
Dr. Kristel Doreleijers, an accomplished linguist from the Meertens Institute (KNAW), is joining our HLE Network board as Vice-Chair.
Oct 19, 2024
Strike a pose for heritage language eduction: try out the photo booth advocacy tool
Try out this eye-catching photo booth at your next advocay event, to promote the Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education!
Sep 30, 2024
HLE Network hosts 6th Annual Networking Night, promoting education in all languages
On September 26, HLE Network held its 6th Annual Networking Night, for the first time with professional development workshops.
Sep 29, 2024
Our "9 Myths" infographic is recognized as a teacher training tool
The most recent endorsement of HLE Network's "9 Myths" infographic is from an academic and book author specializing in teacher education.
Sep 22, 2024
Your simple guide to making a difference: Global Call to Action checklist now available!
We’ve made it easier than ever to take action with a handy checklist!
Sep 20, 2024
Terugblik op event "Meertaligheid van Eindhovense jeugd in Beeld"
Op 27 mei kwam een grote groep deelnemers bij elkaar in Eindhoven tijdens de bijeenkomst ‘Meertaligheid van Eindhovense jeugd in beeld.'
Sep 1, 2024
Helping fill a research gap: HLE Network connects Utrecht University with HL programs in Eindhoven
HLE Network helped make possible a BA thesis that explores the important role of heritage language education in the Netherlands.
Aug 31, 2024
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