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Interdisciplinary Connections

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Deepening Language Learning Through Collaboration Samantha Colby, OWLA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee ChairSpanish Teacher, Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering In a language classroom, it is important to incorporate opportunities for students to learn and utilize the target language to … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Reflections on my time as an OWLA Board member Dawn N. Michael, OWLA Recruitment and Retention ChairReynoldsburg City SchoolsIn spite of personal circumstances that have hampered my ability to participate fully in the way that I would have liked, I … Continue reading →

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2025 Scholarships and Raffle Recap

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Thank you so much for supporting our beginning and future teachers! Nicole Hanlon, OWLA Scholarship ChairFrench Teacher, Buckeye Valley High School Our 3rd annual conference raffle was a huge success thanks to support from all of you who attended the … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathleen Shelton, Education Program Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and WorkforceOhio’s Dual Language/Immersion Schools Cultivate Bilingual Brilliance and Cross-Cultural AwarenessAcross Ohio, a growing number of dual language/immersion (DL/I) schools are creating transformative … Continue reading →

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Develop Your Students’ Creativity By Participating in AATSP’s Poster Contest

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Alondra Pacheco, AATSP 9-12 Representative AATSP offers students a wonderful opportunity to showcase their artistic skills. Andrea Nazelli, our National Poster Contest Director, has been hard at work developing meaningful ways that students as young as pre-K can participate in … Continue reading →

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National German Exam Results 2025

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Ohio has a travel-study scholarship winner! Darlene Lyon, Retired Ohio AATG Testing Chair This year’s National German Exam continued with its secure online testing format with 646 students in 10 schools around Ohio completing the exam.  At level 2, twenty-six … Continue reading →

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Help Camp OFLA 2025 Grow: Share with Your Students and Families!

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Jesse Baum, Camp OFLA Program Director Camp OFLA 2025 launches on June 8—and we’re asking for your help to make our 20th year of language learning the best one yet! Camp OFLA is a residential world language camp for students … Continue reading →

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Around the State

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Program Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Ohio’s Learning Standards for World Languages and Cultures as the basis for establishing an effective pathway to the Ohio Seal of … Continue reading →

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Portrait of the Language Department Chair as a Young Federalist

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Cardinal Editor

In Which I Passionately Defend 0.0004% of the Department of Education Derek A. Petrey, Chair, Department of Humanities, Government and Modern Languages, Sinclair Community College In 2024, the United States Department of Education (DoE) proposed to spend 90 billion dollars … Continue reading →

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Paying It Forward Through OFLA Leadership 

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Debbie Varga, OFLA President-Elect Spanish Teacher, McKinley Senior High School Over the years, OFLA has been my support system for maintaining my stamina as a world language educator.  I will always be grateful for the camaraderie, friendships, and support I have … Continue reading →

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