Over 50% of adult learners are English learners and the key US funding source is through Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, known as the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). The AEFLA provides state grants in support of adult education and...

Urge your member of the US Congress to support House Resolution 1360!This resolution, introduced by Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03), highlights the importance of Adult Education and Family Literacy.Ask your Member to support or co-sponsor this resolution.

As the number of English learners (ELs) continues to increase across the United States and the demand for English as a second language instructors rises for our elementary and secondary education systems, the funding support for ELs must also increase. The primary...

With the number of English learners (ELs) growing to over 5 million in the United States, there is a critical shortage of qualified English language teachers to meet this increased demand. Currently, 1 in 10 public school students across the United States are...

On February 4, 2021 The Dream Act of 2021 (S. 264) was introduced in the U.S Senate for the 4th time by Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Graham (R-SC). This critical piece of bipartisan legislation creates a pathway to permanent citizenship for the nearly...

Various policies and laws impact TESOL professionals around the world. Wherever you live, TESOL wants to know what policies, laws, or other issues are impacting you and your students and your...

Across the United States, thousands of English language teachers face the difficult task of paying off student loans. As the student debt crisis continues to grow, and average teacher salaries remain low – especially for new teachers out of college – student loan relief is...

TESOL has issued its policy recommendations for the 117th United States Congress. Highlights of TESOL's legislative priorities include: Increased funding for K-12 English learners (ELs) through Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act.Increased funding for...

As the number of English learners (ELs) continues to increase across the United States, the demand for bilingual education programs that serve these students has also increased. In order to recognize high school students who have achieved proficiency in English...

On March 3, 2021 the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) was reintroduced in the House of Representatives. This critical piece of legislation creates a pathway to permanent citizenship for over 800,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients,...

To help those who are not currently registered to vote, TESOL International Association has launched a free voter registration tool. Simply answer a few questions, enter your address, and follow the prompts to become registered to vote in your current state of...