Research to Policy: Critical Conversations in Language Education

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) imagines a world that takes an asset-based approach when working with multilingual learners. We believe that a more equitable perspective can—and must—guide local, state, and national policy across different educational settings.

To address this consistent challenge to break down barriers for multilingual learners, CAL is hosting live discussions open to the public. These discussions highlight researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on the front lines working for educational access for all language learners in the U.S.

Each episode of Research to Policy: Critical Conversations in Language Education attempts to center multilingual learners and culturally diverse populations through the lens of access. Topics range from student assessment, teacher education, students with disabilities, early childhood education, and more.

The Center for Applied Linguistics is excited to announce the sixth year of its highly popular webinar series. This year’s theme is Safeguarding Opportunity for Multilingual Learners in Shifting Policy Contexts

This series of engaging, 30-minute webinars connects research, policy, and practice. A level playing field for all students, regardless of the language that they speak at home, is critical to education systems that support strong academic, economic, and civic opportunity. Within a rapidly changing policy landscape, schools and districts are grappling with the need to assess and re-evaluate past approaches and strategies to keep that level playing field. As educators navigate change, we provide practical and actionable supports that focus on opportunity and fairness and that can be tailored to local contexts..