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Annual networking event for heritage language education professionals
Teachers & school leaders from heritage language programs in Eindhoven continued the tradition of meeting for the European Day of Languages.
Sep 22, 2022


Meertaligheid is als een goudmijn
Read an interview (in Dutch) with Ellen-Rose Kambel from the Rutu Foundation and Language Friendly Schools.
Aug 23, 2022


HL programs in Eindhoven make reading fun
Find out how three heritage language programs in Eindhoven are getting children interested in reading in their home language.
Jul 20, 2022


Holland Expat Center South helps spread the word about HL education
Many thanks to Holland Expat Center South for putting information about our network in three of their free publications!
Jul 11, 2022


The winners of the "Thuistaal Toppers!" contest are announced
Which four book recommendations by multilingual children did our judges select as the winners? Check them out!
Jul 5, 2022


The Dutch education system explained
Geert Simons, Vice-Chair of HLE Network, shares insights and details about the school system in the Netherlands.
Jun 27, 2022


Donations made easy
HLE Network is now registered with Geef.nl. This means that there is an easy way to make a donation to our organization.
Jun 25, 2022


UN Global Goals and Heritage Language Education
The work of heritage language programs can easily be linked to the UN Global Goals.
Jun 16, 2022


The Joy of Reading in the Heritage Language
Our campaign "The Joy of Reading" showcases events, FAQs, a toolbox -- and even a contest!-- that promote reading for pleasure in the HL.
Jun 15, 2022


Is it never too late to learn your heritage language?
An interview with Prof. Maria Carriera on NPR's All things Considered about adult heritage language learners.
Jun 13, 2022


"Thuistaal Toppers!" contest featured in Studio040 news video
A child from the Polish school is featured in a Studio040 news piece about heritage language education and the "Thuistaal Toppers!" contest.
May 27, 2022


Podcast: Taaldiversiteit voor meer kansengelijkheid in ons onderwijs
In deze aflevering van Meesterwerk Podcast spreekt Jan Jaap Hubeek met Karijn Helsloot over haar stichting Taal naar Keuze.
May 25, 2022


Eindhoven Library celebrates the International Children's Book Collection
Eindhoven's mayor attends an event to celebrate the International Children's Book Collection.
May 21, 2022


Caregivers and communities need public support to raise their children bilingually
Caregivers – and communities more broadly – need to be empowered to raise children with multiple languages from infancy if they so desire.
May 2, 2022


Zurich’s Herkunftssprachlicher Unterricht (HSU): a well-functioning model of HL education
Interview with Markus Truniger, former Head of the Department for Intercultural Education at the Compulsory School Office of in Zurich.
Apr 30, 2022


HLE Network joins the podcast It’s About Language
The Managing Director of HLE Network was invited to join the podcast It’s About Language to discuss what HL programs have in common.
Apr 28, 2022


HLE Network board welcomes Dr. Anne van Buul
We welcome Dr. Anne van Buul to the board of HLE Network.
Apr 13, 2022


Nu in het Nederlands!
The HLE Network now has a summary in Dutch of its website and activities.
Mar 22, 2022


New flyer for Expat Center
Thank you to the Expat Center for continuing to inform newcomers to Eindhoven about HL education!
Mar 10, 2022


A home filled with languages
It is time that we understand that multilingualism doesn’t stand in the way of the Dutch language.
Feb 28, 2022


HLE Network interviewed in national news for UNESCO Mother Language Day
HLE Network and the Polish School in Eindhoven were featured in Dutch News on International Mother Language Day.
Feb 21, 2022


HLE Network gains ANBI recognition
HLE Network is now considered a charity by the Dutch tax authorities.
Feb 9, 2022


Importance of multilingual education for a democratic culture
There is a new Council of Europe Recommendation adopted in February to member states about the importance of multilingual education.
Feb 2, 2022


Do monolingual school websites hinder parental engagement?
What can schools do to make sure parents with a low proficiency in the school language can access information and stay involved?
Dec 15, 2021
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