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Worldwide response to the Global Call to Action for Heritage Language Education
Are you curious about the response to the Global Call to Action for HLE one month after its launch? Check it out!
Mar 21, 2024


Eindhoven's network on display in DRONGO expert panel
The work of HLE Network and its affiliates was on display at Drongo's partner event on February 29.
Feb 29, 2024


FOHLC Europe recognized in Council of Europe Webinar
February 22, 2024 "Heritage language programs tend not to be known by formal education institutions" says Terry Lamb in his Webinar "A...
Feb 22, 2024


A global crisis of language loss
An article in The Guardian describes the crisis for endangered languages. Much also holds for heritage languages.
Feb 22, 2024


Sparking large-scale change in heritage language education: A Global Call to Action
If you want to help heritage language educators and the children they support, please pledge commitment to the Global Call to Action today!
Feb 21, 2024


“Everybody has a mother tongue”: An Iranian mother brings cultural awareness to primary school “de Rietpluim”
A mother raises awareness about UN International Mother at her children's primary school. Get inspired by the story!
Feb 8, 2024


Inclusive society on display: picture gallery from multilingual storytelling series in Eindhoven
February 3, 2024 Between January 24 and February 3, “De Nationale Voorleesdagen” was celebrated across the Netherlands, to stimulate...
Feb 3, 2024


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.
Jan 30, 2024


Is the word "integration" out of date?
In practice, "integration" it is often confused with "assimilation." Read about this discussion organized by the KIS and SCP.
Jan 24, 2024


Discover the Swedish School Association in the Netherlands
HLE Network welcomes the Swedish School Association in the Netherlands to our network!
Jan 22, 2024


Eindhoven Airport supports HL education with generous donation
Thank you to Eindhoven Airport, which donated a laptop to HLE Network!
Jan 21, 2024


Why studying the heritage language should be a "no-brainer"
Hear testimony from alumni of heritage language programs about the positive impact of studying the heritage language.
Dec 11, 2023


Eindhoven's mayor visits HL education booth at winter market
HLE Network shakes hands with Eindhoven's mayor at the Cultural &C Creative Winter Market.
Dec 9, 2023


Turkish language community celebrates its book collection in Eindhoven Library
Stichting Drio organized a rich program to celebrate the Turkish section of the International Children's Book Collection in Eindhoven.
Dec 2, 2023


Tackling an urgent issue in Brainport: how to support multicultural children
During the conference "Grenzeloos Goed Onderwijs" the theme was discussed: how can we
accommodate the needs of multicultural students?
Nov 20, 2023


22nd "Brainport voor elkaar" dinner matches companies with HL educators
Representatives from HLE Network were pleased to take part in the 22nd edition of "Brainport voor elkaar" dinner on November 20, 2023.
Nov 20, 2023


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.
Nov 19, 2023


Debate voices concerns of Eindhoven's multicultural community: where does HL education fit in?
Many thanks to Eindhoven News for organizing this much-needed debate! We made note of the role that HL education has in the main issues .
Nov 16, 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.
Nov 11, 2023


Valued partner Holland Expat Center South celebrates 5000 days serving newcomers
Congratulations to Holland Expat Center South, which celebrated its 5000th day on November 9, 2023.
Nov 9, 2023


HLE Network meets EU policy officer at Drongo Partner Meeting
HLE Network's chair of the board attended the "Drongo Partner meeting" in The Hague in celebration of the European Day of Languages.
Sep 27, 2023


45 organizations celebrate anniversary of HLE Networking Night
Happy European Day of Languages! Check out the coverage of our 5th annual networking event celebrating linguistic diversity.
Sep 25, 2023


"Heritage languages" added as a category in European list of language associations
It is now possible to search for "heritage languages" in the ECML's extensive database of language associations.
Sep 15, 2023


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?
Sep 5, 2023
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