Activities

Thank you to Geert Simons, our founding Vice-Chair

Award-winning linguist Kristel Doreleijers joins our board

Advancing French HL education: The French Saturday School of Eindhoven "Francofilous" joins FLAM 2024 in Paris

Thank you to Geert Simons, our founding Vice-Chair

Oct 20

Award-winning linguist Kristel Doreleijers joins our board

Oct 19

Strike a pose for heritage language eduction: try out the photo booth advocacy tool

Sep 30

Voices of our volunteers: "We are uncompromising in our mission"

Apr 21

“Everybody has a mother tongue”: An Iranian mother brings cultural awareness to primary school “de Rietpluim”

Feb 8

At the heart of a growing field of HL research: the NHLRC

Nov 19, 2023

1.5-minute film about forgetting your first language

Oct 16

A global crisis of language loss

Feb 22

Is the word "integration" out of date?

Jan 24

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Oct 20

Activities

Thank you to Geert Simons, our founding Vice-Chair

We acknowledge the impact of our founding Vice-Chair, Geert Simons.

Oct 19

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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.

Strike a pose for heritage language eduction: try out the photo booth advocacy tool

Sep 30

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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!

HLE Network hosts 6th Annual Networking Night, promoting education in all languages

Sep 29

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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.

Our "9 Myths" infographic is recognized as a teacher training tool

Sep 22

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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.

Your simple guide to making a difference: Global Call to Action checklist now available!

Sep 20

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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!

Helping fill a research gap: HLE Network connects Utrecht University with HL programs in Eindhoven

Aug 31

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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.

Our network recognized as "regional best practice"

Jun 18

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Our network recognized as "regional best practice"

HLE Network is named a "regional best practice" of education on the Brainport region.

5 Benefits of heritage language education for your child’s well-being

Jun 17

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5 Benefits of heritage language education for your child’s well-being

At HLE Network, we believe in the power of heritage language education to enhance a child's well-being.

International Women's Club Eindhoven gets a shot of inspiration

Jun 5

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International Women's Club Eindhoven gets a shot of inspiration

Many thanks to the International Women's Club of Eindhoven who devoted part of their monthly meeting in May to learning about HL education!

HLE Network joins "Samen voor Eindhoven"

May 23

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HLE Network joins "Samen voor Eindhoven"

HLE Network is pleased to announce that we have become an official network partner of "Samen voor Eindhoven."

Wereldwijde oproep tot actie voor moedertaalonderwijs nu beschikbaar in het Nederlands

May 17

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Wereldwijde oproep tot actie voor moedertaalonderwijs nu beschikbaar in het Nederlands

Nu in het Nederlands: een eenvoudig te gebruiken lijst met aanbevelingen opgesteld voor iedereen om HL-onderwijs te helpen verbeteren.

DELA supports HL programs through generous printing services

May 7

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DELA supports HL programs through generous printing services

We extend a big thank you to DELA for their generous offer to provide complimentary printing services for language groups in Eindhoven.

May 4

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Proudly recognized for network activities in Eindhoven's Inclusivity Program

HLE Network has been officially recognized in the "Uitvoeringsprogramma Inclusief Samenleven" of the gemeente Eindhoven.

View our keynote talk "Countless ways to support HL educators"

Mar 22

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View our keynote talk "Countless ways to support HL educators"

The Managing Director of HLE Network was asked to give the keynote speech at the newly launched EU project "Your Language Counts."

Worldwide response to the Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education

Mar 21

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Worldwide response to the Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education

Are you curious about the response to the Global Call to Action for HLE one month after its launch? Check it out!

Eindhoven's network on display in DRONGO expert panel

Feb 29

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Eindhoven's network on display in DRONGO expert panel

The work of HLE Network and its affiliates was on display at Drongo's partner event on February 29.

Sparking large-scale change in heritage language education: A Global Call to Action

Feb 21

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Sparking large-scale change in heritage language education: A Global Call to Action

If you want to help heritage language educators and the children they support, please pledge commitment to the Global Call to Action today!

Inclusive society on display: picture gallery from multilingual storytelling series in Eindhoven

Feb 3

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Inclusive society on display: picture gallery from multilingual storytelling series in Eindhoven

February 3, 2024 Between January 24 and February 3, “De Nationale Voorleesdagen” was celebrated across the Netherlands, to stimulate...

Utrecht University Multi-STEM project welcomes our network of HL educators

Jan 30

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Utrecht University Multi-STEM project welcomes our network of HL educators

HLE Network has been welcomed as official partner of Utrecht University's Multilingual Voices in STEM Education (Multi-STEM) project.