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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, 2025


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, 2025


Reactions to Dutch law proposal: "It will hang over the heads of the informal education sector like the sword of Damocles"
What are the experts saying? And religious groups? Like us, they conclude that the approach is disproportionately negative.
Jan 29, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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


What's the "Why?" - Exploring motivation from all angles at FOHLC Europe 2024 (videos available!)
The FOHLC Europe team organized its 4th successful conference with inspirational examples and practical strategies.
Nov 16, 2024


Korean HL teachers from across the Netherlands convene in Eindhoven for team-building
The Korean School of Eindhoven hosted its 11th annual teacher training, which brought together 60+ educators from across the Netherlands!
Nov 2, 2024


Thank you to Geert Simons, our founding Vice-Chair
We acknowledge the impact of our founding Vice-Chair, Geert Simons.
Oct 21, 2024


Award-winning linguist Kristel Doreleijers joins our board
Dr. Kristel Doreleijers, an accomplished linguist from the Meertens Institute (KNAW), is joining our HLE Network board as Vice-Chair.
Oct 20, 2024


1.5-minute film about forgetting your first language
What does it feel like if you cannot speak with your loved ones? This 1.5-minute film tries to capture that feeling.
Oct 17, 2024


Advancing French HL education: The French Saturday School of Eindhoven "Francofilous" joins FLAM 2024 in Paris
Eindhoven's French Saturday School "Francofilous" shows dedication to offering high-quality HL education through professional development.
Oct 13, 2024


Strike a pose for heritage language education: try out the photo booth advocacy tool
Try out this eye-catching photo booth at your next advocay event, to promote the Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education!
Oct 1, 2024


HLE Network hosts 6th Annual Networking Night, promoting education in all languages
On September 26, HLE Network held its 6th Annual Networking Night, for the first time with professional development workshops.
Sep 30, 2024


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.
Sep 23, 2024


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!
Sep 21, 2024


This year in HL education: Admiring Eindhoven's "HL Highlights" 2023-2024
Be impressed by the "HL Highlights" from this past school year, showcasing the successes of the HL programs in Eindhoven.
Sep 15, 2024


Terugblik op event "Meertaligheid van Eindhovense jeugd in Beeld"
Op 27 mei kwam een grote groep deelnemers bij elkaar in Eindhoven tijdens de bijeenkomst ‘Meertaligheid van Eindhovense jeugd in beeld.'
Sep 1, 2024


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.
Sep 1, 2024


Korean School of Eindhoven celebrates 5-year anniversary with sports day
This June, the Korean School of Eindhoven (KSE) celebrated five years of operation.
Jun 29, 2024
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