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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 by an academic and book author specializing in teacher education.

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

Aug 31

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

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

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.

Using AI in heritage language education: Australian researcher visits Romanian School in Eindhoven

Jun 14

Using AI in heritage language education: Australian researcher visits Romanian School in Eindhoven

The Romanian School was featured in an international report for their use of AI in heritage language education.

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.

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

Jan 30

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.

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

Nov 19, 2023

Interview Articles

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

We connected with Arturo Díaz, Managing Director at the NHLRC, to find out more about the latest trends in HL research in the U.S.

How to harvest resources for your HL program

Nov 11, 2023

How to harvest resources for your HL program

The 3rd annual FOHLC Europe Conference was a success! Over 200 registered from 40 countries representing 50 languages. Videos now available.

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

Sep 5, 2023

Interview Articles

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?

"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.

A new blog for all things heritage language education

Apr 1, 2023

A new blog for all things heritage language education

The organizers of the FOHLC Europe conference for heritage language education teachers and managers now bring to you a new blog!

An expert on multilingual libraries joins our team

Dec 13, 2022

An expert on multilingual libraries joins our team

We are happy to welcome Dr. Sabine Little to our Advisory Council!

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.

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

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.

Importance of multilingual education for a democratic culture

Feb 2, 2022

Importance of multilingual education for a democratic culture

There is a new Council of Europe Recommendation adopted in February to member states about the importance of multilingual education.

Do monolingual school websites hinder parental engagement?

Dec 15, 2021