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"I can't say my own name": The pain of language loss in families
For anyone interested in heritage language education, this is a must-read and a must-share article about language loss, from BBC Future.
Jul 26, 2023


Creative concept: four heritage language programs in one
interview with Dr. Indu Vibha Meddegama and Dr. Maja Skender-Lizatovic, founders of Community Language School at York St. John University
Jul 16, 2023


Volunteers united across language communities
An article about the role of volunteer work in heritage language education appears in HowDo magazine.
Jul 9, 2023


Polish School of Eindhoven celebrates 35 years supporting multilingual students
The Polish School of Eindhoven just celebrated its 35th anniversary!
Jul 7, 2023


HL program leaders brainstorm with politicians in Eindhoven
Heads of HL programs in Eindhoven speak with city councillors about pressing issues.
Jun 27, 2023


9 Myths infographic can now be shared in Tamil
HLE Network's "9 Myths about Heritage Language Education" infographic is now available in Tamil.
Jun 26, 2023


Icelandic coalition leader visits Eindhoven's International Children's Book Collection
Dr. Renata Emilsson Peskova from the University of Iceland and "Móðurmál – the Association on Bilingualism" visited the Eindhoven Library.
Jun 23, 2023


Which lawmakers value heritage language education?
Sharon Unsworth interviews two politicians, both of whom have migrant minority language backgrounds.
Jun 20, 2023


Erkenning, waardering en een positief zelfbeeld door het verzilveren van thuistalen
Taal naar Keuze does important work to get students credit for studying their home language during secondary school.
Jun 20, 2023


HLE Network delivers keynote talk at Brainport networking meeting
HLE Network presented at a Brainport networking meeting in May for local mainstream schools with a diverse student population.
May 24, 2023


Motivating heritage language learners with digital storytelling projects
The international Critical Connections project involves young HL learners in creating digital stories around issues that matter to them.
May 22, 2023


Korean School of Eindhoven attends teachers' conference in Venice
Between May 19 and 21, teachers from the Korean School of Eindhoven attended a conference in Venice for Korean language educators.
May 20, 2023


State Secretary Uslu visits Eindhoven Library's International Children's Book Collection
HLE Network introduces the International Children's Book Collection to Secretary of State Uslu
May 14, 2023


Including multilingual children in Brainport's new social agenda
May 9, 2023 On May 9, more than fifty civic organizations met for the first time to discuss a new "social agenda" for the Brainport...
May 8, 2023


Persian school in London embraces HLE Network's "9 Myths" outreach tool
A Persian school in London translates HLE Network's 9 Myths infographic for use in its British awareness campaign.
Apr 28, 2023
Getting children excited about science: tips from the Romanian School in Eindhoven
The Romanian School in Eindhoven organizes a "Promo-science" Workshop to share ideas about how to promote appreciation of science.
Apr 15, 2023


Enriched by engaged language communities: Eindhoven Library welcomes De Carrousel's Spanish books
"De Carrousel" Spanish educational program celebrated the opening of the Spanish section in the International Children's Book Collection.
Apr 14, 2023


Monthly lessons for Japanese "kleuters" started in Brabant
On Friday, April 14, the first Japanese "kleuterklas" was held in Eindhoven for Japanese-speaking children aged 4 to 6.
Apr 14, 2023


Japanese children books delivered to Eindhoven Library
The Japanese Book Club of Eindhoven delivered over 160 Japanese children books to Eindhoven Library, for children aged 0 to 12.
Apr 5, 2023


A new blog for all things heritage language education
The organizers of the FOHLC Europe conference for heritage language education teachers and managers now bring to you a new blog!
Apr 1, 2023


Meet our newest volunteer!
HLE Network has a new volunteer, Chikako, who will help organize activities that strengthen the sense of community among HL programs.
Mar 31, 2023


Attention for heritage language education at Brainport's "inspiration" event
HLE Network has a table at Brainport's "Inspiratiebijeenkomst onderwijs: Internationalisering - Meertaligheid."
Mar 15, 2023


Global Think Tank formed by Heritage Language professionals worldwide
January 2023 marked the first virtual meeting of more than thirty Heritage Language professionals worldwide in a new Global Think Tank.
Mar 13, 2023


Embracing equity for women and the mother tongue
HLE Network passed out information about heritage language education at an event organized by the CLO for International Women's Day.
Mar 11, 2023
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