Tag: language
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A Growing Share Of US Residents Speak A Language Other Than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. In Hawaiʻi, it’s the Filipino language Iloko. Full story: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/a-growing-share-of-us-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english/
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/06/04/languages-spoken-in-us-homes/
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Ramstad: AI is English-centric, but it’s picking up Hmong quickly
Yang-Her and Dao Her, who run a St. Paul tech consulting firm, are tracking the rapid changes on the language of their Hmong heritage. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-ai-is-english-centric-but-its-picking-up-hmong-quickly/601335752
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Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language
Teachers in less commonly taught languages such as Hmong face unique challenges and opportunities in dual-language classrooms. Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05
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Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language
teaching is a calling. But working in the school’s Hmong dual-language immersion program is what she calls her life’s purpose. “You are educating students, but at the same time, you’re … Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05
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Reconciliation Week yog dab tsi thiab vim li cas cov hnub no thiaj tseem ceeb?
National Reconciliation Week yeej tau ua rau hnub tim 27 lub 5 hlis ntuj txog hnub tim 3 lub 6 hlis ntuj ib xyoos twg.. Cov kev zwj thaj pib thiab xaus yog cim txog tej keeb kwm tseem ceeb ntawm neeg … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/what-is-reconciliation-week-and-why-are-the-dates-significant/zvndq1o26
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Cov program tiv thaiv teeb meem kub ntxhov ntawm tej teej kawm uas siv thoob teb chaws
Our watch uas yog lub koom haum tiv thaiv kom tsis txhob tsim kev kub ntxhov tau qhia txog nws ib lub tswv yim tshiab coj los xaus tej kev kub ntxhov uas muaj ntawm tej teej kawm, coj los daws ntau … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/calls-for-nationwide-program-to-tackle-gender-based-violence-in-schools/pz1ahojnj
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Ntshe RBA cov kev txo kab theem paj hnub no haj yam ua rau yuav tsis tau tsev nyob
Tej zaum tej neeg yuav tsev ntawm ib cov nroog kuj tseem ntseeg tias yuav muaj peev xwm yuav tau tsev nyob, tab sis kuj muaj cov kev sib txawv ntawm cov kev muaj peev xwm yuav tau tsev ntawm tej xeev … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/rba-rate-decision-a-cut-today-could-worsen-australias-record-high-housing-unaffordability/rxzs2iqfp
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‘Hmoob Day’ celebration gives local Hmong community reason to celebrate
The third annual HMoob Day Celebration (using the spelling of “Hmong” in the Hmong language) will take place this Saturday at the Farmers’ Market pavilion at Phoenix Park. This free event is open to … Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/hmoob-day-celebration-gives-local-hmong-community-reason-to-celebrate/article_e8a071f2-1678-4856-8462-7f4c22d82b54.html
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
The celebration of Hmong American Day at Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus reflects pride in cultural heritage. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/education/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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Brenda Song reveals how she is trying to get her children to ‘understand’ their heritage
Brenda Song is trying to get her children to “understand” their heritage because she doesnt want to “lose” her familys language. Full story: https://bangpremier.com/story/8/3298889/brenda-song-reveals-how-she-is-trying-to-get-her-children-to-understand-their-heritage
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Hmong music brings language to life in Fox Valley schools for AAPI Heritage Month
Neng Thao is traveling to area schools to perform and teach about musical surrogate languages, using instruments to “speak” Hmong. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/education/hmong-music-brings-language-to-life-in-fox-valley-schools-for-aapi-heritage-month
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Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments
Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments The show’s executive producer, Bill Owens, resigned suddenly on April 22, citing an inability to make … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-music-language-teaches-neenah-222834597.html
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How Schools Build Dual-Language Programs for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Researchers highlight some of the unique solutions to challenges faced when teaching in less commonly taught languages. Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-schools-build-dual-language-programs-for-less-commonly-taught-languages/2025/04
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First of its kind audiobook created for Hmong who don’t read their native language
Hmong is a language with a strong oral tradition and was not formally written until the 1950s. A new audiobook aims to meet Hmong listeners where they’re at. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/04/22/new-hmong-audiobook-targets-elder-hmongs-who-dont-read-their-native-language
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
Jan. 7, 2011 was a difficult day at Hmong-language station KJAY 1430 AM in Sacramento, Calif. The staff had learned that after a year in the hospital, Vang Pao had passed away the day before from … Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities
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Twins ‘skipping’ class to represent Australia at the world jump rope championships
One of the great things about jump rope competitions is that you can easily set up the equipment and the sport can be enjoyed by people of all fitness levels. People from young … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/en/article/twins-skipping-class-to-represent-australia-at-the-world-jump-rope-championships/7vq4t86sw