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Jan 6
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,...
Nov 23, 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.
Jun 17, 2024
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, 2024
Is the word "integration" out of date?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.
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.
Jun 27, 2023
HL program leaders brainstorm with politicians in Eindhoven
Heads of HL programs in Eindhoven speak with city councillors about pressing issues.
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.
Jun 20, 2023
Which lawmakers value heritage language education?
Sharon Unsworth interviews two politicians, both of whom have migrant minority language backgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nov 29, 2022
Support linguistic diversity on GivingTuesday
HLE Network is looking to raise funds through donations today to support us in our mission.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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