First Idea Communications
@firstidea.bsky.social
Strategizing, developing, and managing special projects and collaborations
Writing and communications
Specializing in academic and cultural organizations, NGOs, and public/private partnerships
www.firstideacommunications.com
Writing and communications
Specializing in academic and cultural organizations, NGOs, and public/private partnerships
www.firstideacommunications.com
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We are delighted to announce that Rachel Mamiya Hernandez of will be NFMLTA's 2026 president-elect. Visit nfmlta.org for the complete announcement: nfmlta.org/announcement...
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We are delighted to announce that Rachel Mamiya Hernandez of will be NFMLTA's 2026 president-elect. Visit nfmlta.org for the complete announcement: nfmlta.org/announcement...
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Mark your calendars! Applications open on January 1, 2026. Visit nfmlta.org for more information.
#languages #languageeducation #languageresearch #languagelearning #langchat
#languages #languageeducation #languageresearch #languagelearning #langchat
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Mark your calendars! Applications open on January 1, 2026. Visit nfmlta.org for more information.
#languages #languageeducation #languageresearch #languagelearning #langchat
#languages #languageeducation #languageresearch #languagelearning #langchat
An important new initiative, translating academic research for classroom practitioners. Check it out and subscribe now!
NFMLTA is proud to present "What is Pronunciation?"--the first episode of Research in Action, our new YouTube series. In this episode, Professors Darren LaScotte, Colleen Meyers, and Elaine Tarone discuss bottom-up and top-down approaches to pronunciation instruction.
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What is Pronunciation?
YouTube video by NFMLTA
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September 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
An important new initiative, translating academic research for classroom practitioners. Check it out and subscribe now!
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Congratulations to Zeynep Arslan! We’ll be sharing the work of other grantees in the months ahead. Visit nfmlta.com for more. #languages #languageeducation #languageresearch
June 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Congratulations to Zeynep Arslan! We’ll be sharing the work of other grantees in the months ahead. Visit nfmlta.com for more. #languages #languageeducation #languageresearch
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It's so important to lift the voices of students. In the first installment of the Student Advocacy blog, sponsored by JNCL_NCLIS, a Stanford sophomore describes the importance of international students and linguistic diversity to a thriving educational culture.
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-st...
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-st...
Next Voice: Student Blog Series | JNCL-NCLIS
The JNCL-NCLIS Student Advocate Blog provides the opportunity for American students to share their perspectives on the importance of language education and learning opportunities. The goal is to give ...
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May 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It's so important to lift the voices of students. In the first installment of the Student Advocacy blog, sponsored by JNCL_NCLIS, a Stanford sophomore describes the importance of international students and linguistic diversity to a thriving educational culture.
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-st...
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-st...
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A couple of weeks left to nominate researchers who have completed dissertations in 2024 and 2025 for the Emma Marie Birkmaier Award and the Paul Pimsleur Award, both co-sponsored by ACTFL, @nfmlta.bsky.social, and Modern Language Journal.
For more information, visit www.actfl.org/career-devel...
For more information, visit www.actfl.org/career-devel...
ACTFL | ACTFL Professional Awards
The Association for World Language Professionals
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May 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A couple of weeks left to nominate researchers who have completed dissertations in 2024 and 2025 for the Emma Marie Birkmaier Award and the Paul Pimsleur Award, both co-sponsored by ACTFL, @nfmlta.bsky.social, and Modern Language Journal.
For more information, visit www.actfl.org/career-devel...
For more information, visit www.actfl.org/career-devel...
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“Decades of research and ongoing program outcomes across the nation confirm that developing literacy in a student’s first language while...building English literacy significantly strengthens English language proficiency and long-term academic achievement.”
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-nc...
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-nc...
JNCL-NCLIS Decries Massive Language Education Cuts in President’s Budget
On Friday, the White House Office of Management and Budget released a topline budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that would slash funding for many language education programs.
www.languagepolicy.org
May 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“Decades of research and ongoing program outcomes across the nation confirm that developing literacy in a student’s first language while...building English literacy significantly strengthens English language proficiency and long-term academic achievement.”
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-nc...
www.languagepolicy.org/post/jncl-nc...
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Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. is now aggressively pushing both countries to reach a ceasefire deal. But at what price? Belfer Center Senior Fellow and former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, is interviewed by the Harvard Gazette.
What are the prospects for Ukraine? — Harvard Gazette
Former top Ukrainian diplomat says options appear narrow as U.S. aggressively pushes for ceasefire deal with Russia
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February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. is now aggressively pushing both countries to reach a ceasefire deal. But at what price? Belfer Center Senior Fellow and former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, is interviewed by the Harvard Gazette.
Happy to participate in a panel on language education a few weeks ago at @brandeisuniversity.bsky.social's Mandel Center.
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Revisiting Heritage Languages
The following are remarks delivered by John Tessitore during a panel discussion, “Multilingualism for Global Citizenship,” on February 10, 2025, at the Brandeis University Mandel Center…
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February 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Happy to participate in a panel on language education a few weeks ago at @brandeisuniversity.bsky.social's Mandel Center.
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