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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

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!

Our network recognized as "regional best practice"

Jun 18

Our network recognized as "regional best practice"

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

Wereldwijde oproep tot actie voor moedertaalonderwijs nu beschikbaar in het Nederlands

May 17

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.

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

Feb 8

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

A mother raises awareness about UN International Mother at her children's primary school. Get inspired by the story!

Tackling an urgent issue in Brainport: how to support multicultural children

Nov 20, 2023

Tackling an urgent issue in Brainport: how to support multicultural children

During the conference "Grenzeloos Goed Onderwijs" the theme was discussed: how can we accommodate the needs of multicultural students?

45 organizations celebrate anniversary of HLE Networking Night

Sep 25, 2023

45 organizations celebrate anniversary of HLE Networking Night

Happy European Day of Languages! Check out the coverage of our 5th annual networking event celebrating linguistic diversity.

Impressive but imperfect: Sweden’s model of teaching heritage languages

Sep 5, 2023

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Impressive but imperfect: Sweden’s model of teaching heritage languages

Sweden has the strongest known legal protection of the right to study home/heritage languages. How does it work there?

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.

Erkenning, waardering en een positief zelfbeeld door het verzilveren van thuistalen

Jun 20, 2023

Erkenning, waardering en een positief zelfbeeld door het verzilveren van thuistalen

Taal naar Keuze does important work to get students credit for studying their home language during secondary school.

HLE Network delivers keynote talk at Brainport networking meeting

May 24, 2023

HLE Network delivers keynote talk at Brainport networking meeting

HLE Network presented at a Brainport networking meeting in May for local mainstream schools with a diverse student population.

Attention for heritage language education at Brainport's "inspiration" event

Mar 15, 2023

Attention for heritage language education at Brainport's "inspiration" event

HLE Network has a table at Brainport's "Inspiratiebijeenkomst onderwijs: Internationalisering - Meertaligheid."

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.

Voor reguliere scholen: 5 manieren om de Dag van de Moedertaal te vieren

Feb 20, 2023

Voor reguliere scholen: 5 manieren om de Dag van de Moedertaal te vieren

Elk jaar de Dag van de Moedertaal vieren is een geweldige manier voor leerkrachten om waardering te tonen voor de taaldiversiteit.

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.

HLE Network reaches Dutch teachers nationwide via MeerTaal

Jan 10, 2023

HLE Network reaches Dutch teachers nationwide via MeerTaal

HLE Network explains the importance work of heritage language educators in MeerTaal magazine.

Wereldburgerschap in het primair onderwijs

Nov 14, 2022

Wereldburgerschap in het primair onderwijs

Onze omgeving wordt steeds internationaler. De vraag is alleen: hoe breng je het in de praktijk?

Jun 26, 2022

The Dutch education system explained

Geert Simons, Vice-Chair of HLE Network, shares insights and details about the school system in the Netherlands.

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.

Do monolingual school websites hinder parental engagement?

Dec 15, 2021