Category Archives: Advocacy

Around the State

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Program Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Ohio’s High Quality Instructional Materials Rubric for World Languages and Cultures is now available At the Ohio Department of Education and … Continue reading →

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Bringing Films into Your Classroom – Free Language Films for Educators

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Alondra Pacheco, AATSP 9-12 Representative FilmSlam Streams is a free program for educators that is made available thanks to the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) media literacy program. Through FilmSlam Streams educators can access modern language films for their classes. … Continue reading →

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World Language Advocacy Through English Language Culture Classes

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations & Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State University As I write this article, I think back to the beginning of my career where I would have been devastated to teach culture courses in English, seeing … Continue reading →

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Around the State

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Program Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Unlocking Career Connections in World Language ClassroomsIn the ever-expanding global landscape, the role of world language educators must move beyond traditional … Continue reading →

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Camp OFLA 2024 Ready to Go, Camp OFLA 2025 Gearing Up

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Lori Winne, Ph.D.Program Director, Startalk Camp OFLA 2024 Teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Russian, cabin leaders and staff  are ready to launch the pre-camp virtual activities for Startalk Camp OFLA 2024. If you are wondering why you didn’t see … Continue reading →

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Ohio’s Largest 2023 Influx of Refugees Came From…

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Dr. Roger W. Anderson, Independent Scholar, Monterey, California Not Ukrainians or Afghans, Syrians or Guatemalans…the largest group of refugees settling in Northeast Ohio came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and … Continue reading →

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SERVICE, RECRUITMENT & COMMUNITY

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Why all Ohio universities should offer language immersion days Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations & Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State UniversityPascale Abadie, Teacher Recruitment & Retention ChairAssociate Professor of French, Wright State University World language instructors are up against … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton Education Program Specialists for World Languages and CulturesOhio Department of Education and Workforce Assisting Educators in the Identification and Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials The Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies at the Ohio Department … Continue reading →

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Plans are underway for Camp OFLA 2024!

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Dr. Lori WinneProgram Director, Camp OFLA Camp OFLA 2024 will celebrate its 19th year this summer! Many changes have taken place over the years, including languages, staff, and campers! Camp OFLA is a one-week elementary residential camp in Ohio sponsored … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education Sister School and Classroom-to-Classroom Partnerships In this installment of Around the State, we’d like to highlight the many benefits that come with the formation … Continue reading →

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