Jul 29, 2010: Policymakers Convene for Language Learning Summit Members of Congress pledge support for $400 million Language Learning Act

Apr 30, 2010: Senate HELP Committee Seeks Input on ESEA Reauthorization Education Bill Could Reach Senate Floor by June

Apr 30, 2010: Senator Harkin (D-IA) Introduces “The Keep Our Educators Working Act” on April 14 Legislation aims to create an education jobs fund

Apr 30, 2010: National Council of Teachers of English holds Advocacy Day in DC Educators meet with legislators on April 22

Mar 31, 2010: Obama Administration Releases Blueprint for Revising Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Document outlines a “re-envisioned” federal role in education 

Dec 9, 2009: Center for Applied Linguistics Releases Survey Results of Foreign Language Instruction in Elementary & Secondary schools Detailed information provided on current patterns and shifts

Dec 7, 2009: Department of Education to Hold ESEA Reauthorization Stakeholder Forum College- and Career-Ready Graduates are the topic on December 8

Jul 31, 2009: Legislation to Expand International Ed & Foreign Language Programs Introduced Rep. Sanchez (CA-47) announces the US & the World Education Act (H.R. 3359)