Areas of Work

The Hall of Fame recognizes leaders in multilingual education who have made exceptional contributions to their fields. Our areas of focus span early childhood, K-12 education, higher education, policy and advocacy, and more. Together, we promote excellence in language development.

English Language Development

Promote research-based strategies to support students mastering English as an additional language.

Language Access

Promote multilingualism and embrace heritage languages to enrich education and society. Raise awareness about the benefits of bilingualism.

Policy and Advocacy

Advocate for equitable policies to support multilingual education at local, state, and national levels. Engage policymakers on funding bilingual programs.

Early Childhood Education

Support young multilingual learners, increasing access to bilingual early childhood education, and supporting dual language programs.

K-12 Education

Provide services to improve outcomes for multilingual students in schools.

Higher Education

Creation and preservation of knowledge by advancing research and expanding educational opportunities for multilingual learners in higher education institutions.