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This year in HL education: Admiring Eindhoven's "HL Highlights" 2024-2025
Be impressed by the "HL Highlights" from this past school year, showcasing the successes of the HL programs in Eindhoven.
1 hour ago
Welcome "Kleine Sprachwelt," a new heritage language program born in Groningen
A new German HL program in the north of the Netherlands becomes part of the HLE Network.
15 hours ago
The new "Review Rubric": A simple yet powerful tool for strengthening heritage language programs worldwide
A new "Review Rubric" has been published for heritage language (HL) programs worldwide, designed to help managers, teachers, and administrators reflect on their organization’s practices and spark discussion on improvement strategies.
Aug 26
Een gezamenlijke visie voor moedertaalonderwijs in Eindhoven ~ A collective vision for heritage language education in Eindhoven
June 10, 2025 ENGLISH VERSION BELOW Al zes jaar combineert HLE Network steun vanuit de gemeenschap met evidence-based activiteiten om...
Jun 10
“For the first time I wasn’t just speaking French for a grade. I was using it to do something real.”
Want to inspire teens to learn their heritage language? Journalism works!
May 27
More than just free paper: making sure linguistic diversity has a seat at the (dinner) table!
HLE Network had the privilege of attending the 25th Brainport voor Elkaar dinner.
May 27
Imagine it: the professionalization of "informal" language education
What does a professional heritage language education sector could look like?
Apr 22
Heritage languages know no borders!
During a recent visit to Washington, D.C., HLE Network’s Managing Director had the pleasure of meeting up with Ana Lucia Lico of ABRACE (Associação Brasileira de Cultura e Educação) and the U.S. Coalition for Community-Based Heritage Language Schools.
Apr 18
Three takeaways from the 2024-2025 Survey of Heritage Language Programs in Eindhoven/Brainport
Results are available from a survey of heritage language (HL) programs in Eindhoven that HLE Network issued in the autumn of 2024.
Apr 7
Dutch National Coordinator Against Discrimination and Racism visits Eindhoven
HLE Network honors International Day Against Racism and Discrimination together with Eindhoven's coalition for inclusion!
Mar 21
It was high time for high tea: A new tradition of volunteer team-building
This year, HLE Network welcomed spring with something special: a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
Mar 21
Heritage Language Educators: Paving the Path in 2025
On February 6, FOHLC Europe organized another free online Café for people involved in heritage language education.
Feb 24
Keeping the Global Call alive – advocacy tools available in more languages!
Download the checklist in your preferred language and share it with mainstream schools, policymakers, and businesses!
Feb 21
Heritage language advocates welcomed at the table with Dutch Educational Council
HLE Network has called on the Onderwijsraad to recognize the contributions if HL educators and see them as allies in education.
Jan 24
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,...
Jan 6
“Very cheap solution for teacher shortage”: What heritage language programs do for society
Prof. Ken Cruickshank from Sydney Australia visits Eindhoven City Hall to talk about heritage language education and its value.
Dec 19, 2024
Holiday Giving: Eindhoven business supports volunteer-run language programs with laptop donation
Five heritage language programs in Eindhoven received a donated laptop from Wooninc
Dec 18, 2024
Toekomstige leerkrachten leren actief over de kracht van moedertaalonderwijs
Wij hopen dat dit als inspiratie kan dienen voor andere hogescholen.
Dec 5, 2024
Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education: explained in 3 minutes
Watch to learn how you can contribute and help improve circumstances for heritage language educators worldwide!
Dec 2, 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.
Nov 23, 2024
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