fight against discrimination

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.

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

Jun 17

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.

Jan 24

Is the word "integration" out of date?

In practice, "integration" it is often confused with "assimilation." Read about this discussion organized by the KIS and SCP.

"I can't say my own name": The pain of language loss in families

Jul 26, 2023

"I can't say my own name": The pain of language loss in families

For anyone interested in heritage language education, this is a must-read and a must-share article about language loss, from BBC Future.

HL program leaders brainstorm with politicians in Eindhoven

Jun 27, 2023

HL program leaders brainstorm with politicians in Eindhoven

Heads of HL programs in Eindhoven speak with city councillors about pressing issues.

9 Myths infographic can now be shared in Tamil

Jun 26, 2023

9 Myths infographic can now be shared in Tamil

HLE Network's "9 Myths about Heritage Language Education" infographic is now available in Tamil.

Which lawmakers value heritage language education?

Jun 20, 2023

Which lawmakers value heritage language education?

Sharon Unsworth interviews two politicians, both of whom have migrant minority language backgrounds.

Embracing equity for women and the mother tongue

Mar 11, 2023

Embracing equity for women and the mother tongue

HLE Network passed out information about heritage language education at an event organized by the CLO for International Women's Day.

Brainport adds HL education as topic for expertise-building

Feb 24, 2023

Brainport adds HL education as topic for expertise-building

HLE Network's Outreach Services are added to Brainport's list of teacher training possibilities.

Fifteen languages at Eindhoven's National Reading Days 2023

Feb 4, 2023

Fifteen languages at Eindhoven's National Reading Days 2023

Eindhoven Library's National Reading Days for multilingual children is a big success, with 15 languages included.

Amsterdam City Council votes to promote language friendly schools

Jan 31, 2023

Amsterdam City Council votes to promote language friendly schools

The city of Amsterdam has decided to implement a language-friendly policy at its schools.

9 Myths about Heritage Language Education

Dec 9, 2022

9 Myths about Heritage Language Education

HLE Network now offers outreach services. We provide presentations and workshops that challenge misconceptions about HL education.

Support linguistic diversity on GivingTuesday

Nov 29, 2022

Support linguistic diversity on GivingTuesday

HLE Network is looking to raise funds through donations today to support us in our mission.

Negative attitudes about the heritage language

Nov 23, 2022

Negative attitudes about the heritage language

New research from the Vrije Universiteit demonstrate that negative attitudes about heritage language maintenance persist in NL.

Discrimination is more of an issue for second generation immigrants in the Netherlands

Oct 10, 2022

Discrimination is more of an issue for second generation immigrants in the Netherlands

A survey by the government's SCP socio-economic think-tank found that children of immigrants are more likely than their parents to feel excl

Podcast: Taaldiversiteit voor meer kansengelijkheid in ons onderwijs

May 24, 2022

Podcast: Taaldiversiteit voor meer kansengelijkheid in ons onderwijs

In deze aflevering van Meesterwerk Podcast spreekt Jan Jaap Hubeek met Karijn Helsloot over haar stichting Taal naar Keuze.

Caregivers and communities need public support to raise their children bilingually

May 1, 2022

Caregivers and communities need public support to raise their children bilingually

Caregivers – and communities more broadly – need to be empowered to raise children with multiple languages from infancy if they so desire.

Feb 28, 2022

A home filled with languages

It is time that we understand that multilingualism doesn’t stand in the way of the Dutch language.

HLE Network interviewed in national news for UNESCO Mother Language Day

Feb 21, 2022

HLE Network interviewed in national news for UNESCO Mother Language Day

HLE Network and the Polish School in Eindhoven were featured in Dutch News on International Mother Language Day.

Importance of multilingual education for a democratic culture

Feb 2, 2022