Tag: language
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Hmong Institute to open firstits-kind child care center in Madison
Madison’s Hmong Institute plans to open a first-of-its-kind child care center where children will be immersed in the Hmong language and learn from elders in the nonprofit’s day program. Slated to open … Full story: https://captimes.com/news/business/hmong-institute-to-open-first-of-its-kind-child-care-center-in-madison/article_8c49e0a6-567e-11ef-a288-236cac58f2dc.html
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Line dancing and language lessons: At Hmong summer camp, kids build friendships, cultural fluency
Strive is a Hmong summer camp in Brooklyn Park helps students build language skills and fill in cultural knowledge. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/hmong-language-summer-camp-istrive-north-hennepin/
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Adult education on K-12 campuses is so much more than you might guess
There’s an incredibly important program that takes place in the back lots of a number of K-12 school sites. Adult Education serves students aged 18 and over in English as a second language (ESL), … Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/adult-education-on-k-12-campuses-is-so-much-more-than-you-might-guess/716023
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Appleton school district to open Hmong immersion charter school next year
The Appleton Area School District (AASD) will open a charter school focused on Hmong language and culture in the fall of 2025, the district announced Tuesday. District officials said they hope the … Full story: https://madison365.com/appleton-school-district-to-open-hmong-immersion-charter-school-next-year/
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Appleton to introduce Hmong American Immersion School by 2025
A new charter school in the Appleton Area School District will offer students the opportunity to learn another culture and language. Through a $1.5 million grant from the Wisconsin Department of … Full story: https://wtaq.com/2024/07/09/appleton-to-introduce-hmong-american-immersion-school-by-2025/
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15 Hmong language teachers become first to get accredited, Karen and Somali language next
We’re seeing more school districts across Minnesota starting to provide, Hmong, Somali and Karen language classes. But there hasn’t been the infrastructure to teach those classes until now. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/07/09/15-hmong-language-teachers-become-first-to-get-accredited-karen-and-somali-language-next
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FUSD students learn about Hmong and Khmer language and culture in Summer Academy class
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Students are leaning into learning more about the Hmong and Khmer cultures and languages. The pages of books are coming to life in Padao Thoa’s class this summer. Students are … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fusd-students-learn-hmong-khmer-language-culture-summer/14949911/
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St. Paul educators explore ‘Culturally Responsive Instruction’
She’s principal of Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus as well as a Bush Fellow. Kindergarten and first grade teacher Liz Bishop says, so far, the expo is helpful. “One big takeaway was … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/education/spps-educators-explore-culturally-responsive-instruction/89-0d67c06f-e4a9-4a4b-bf6f-de6ed102b4b9
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First cohort of Hmong language teachers accredited in Minnesota
Before this master’s program at the University of Minnesota, there was no language licensing program for teaching the Hmong language. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/education/2024/06/first-cohort-of-hmong-language-teachers-accredited-in-minnesota/
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An incredible life, an amazing woman
“She’s an amazing woman I just adore. I don’t know anybody here who doesn’t,” Miller said of Xiong. “We have a little bit of a language barrier, but it’s gotten a whole lot better in the last … Full story: https://montanafreepress.org/2024/06/07/an-incredible-life-an-amazing-woman/
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Multilingual voters can now use online interactive voter tools in their preferred language
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced the largest expansion of translated materials for voters in Minnesota since 2016. For the first time, eligible Minnesota voters can use online … Full story: https://www.isanti-chisagocountystar.com/news/multilingual-voters-can-now-use-online-interactive-voter-tools-in-their-preferred-language/article_b24dc0f8-2440-11ef-a52c-5754ea8e188e.html
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Multilingual voters can now use online interactive voter tools in their preferred language
Each interactive tool is available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer, and Amharic. In addition, the Absentee Ballot Application for Minnesota Military … Full story: https://www.isanti-chisagocountystar.com/news/multilingual-voters-can-now-use-online-interactive-voter-tools-in-their-preferred-language/article_b24dc0f8-2440-11ef-a52c-5754ea8e188e.html
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The universal love language of postpartum cultural dishes
Juechee Yang poses with her newborn baby on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Inver Grove Heights. While cooking the soup, Yang flipped through the pages of a book on Hmong herbs written by her aunt. “Ko taw … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/09/mothers-day-food-new-moms-postpartum-cultural-dishes
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Local business owner offers vibrant, Hmong-inspired hair accessories
The Hmong American got inspiration for the name from the Hmong language. “Tes,” pronounced “thay,” means hand, so it translates to “handmade creations.” “I wanted to incorporate my language into the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/local-business-owner-offers-vibrant-185532029.html
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Hnub Anzac Day tseem ceeb li cas rau neeg tsiv teb tsaws chaw?
Anzac Day ces yog hnub taug kev rau tej neeg uas sib ntaus sib tua ntawm Gallipoli xwb. Tab sis tam sim no ces kuj cia tej tub rog tam sim no los yog tej tub rog dhau los nrog lawv te3j xeeb leej xeeb … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/what-does-anzac-day-mean-to-migrants/1r9hebhku
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Alaska Institute for Justice Receives $2M Gift for Human Rights Legal Services
Community interpreters speaking Turkish, Spanish, German, Korean, Hmong, Dinka, and Nuer gather at a Language Interpreter Center training on Interpretation Principles: Best Practices, Ethics, and … Full story: https://www.akbizmag.com/industry/nonprofits/alaska-institute-for-justice-receives-2m-gift-for-human-rights-legal-services/
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Outcry from parents leads Minneapolis Schools to reverse proposed cuts to Somali, Hmong heritage language programs
Minneapolis Public Schools has reversed proposed cuts to its heritage language programs after pushback from parents and community members. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minneapolis-schools-reverses-heritage-language-program-cuts/
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In her new book, ‘The Rock in My Throat,’ Kao Kalia Yang shares her struggle with selective mutism
The disorder, which usually effects young children, is experienced by a disproportionate number of English-language learners. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2024/03/in-her-new-book-the-rock-in-my-throat-kao-kalia-yang-shares-her-struggle-with-selective-mutism/