MABE's Public Statement Regarding Executive Orders on Immigration and Education

Like many educators and organizations, MABE is outraged at President Trump’s recent series of Executive Orders. From allowing ICE to enter schools, to restricting school support for students’ freedom of gender expression, to placing limitations on curriculum and instruction, and more, public schools are affected by many of these recent examples of federal overreach. During this troubling time, MABE holds firm to our vision of multilingualism and multiculturalism for all students, and we assert that language rights are foundational to students’ identity development in and out of the classroom. 

We publicly commit to supporting bilingual programs throughout the Northeast in any way necessary to defend the language rights, and therefore the livelihoods, of students. We stand with programs, schools, districts, teachers, and leaders who resist these attempts to restrict educational freedom, limit educational opportunity, and intimidate and control educators. ¡Sigamos en la lucha!

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE's) Office of Student, Community, and Academic Supports (OSCAS) announces that The Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved public comment for Regulations Governing the Education of Multilingual Learners. 

The proposed Regulations Governing the Education of Multilingual Learners address areas of non-compliance and incorporate best practices for supporting Multilingual Learners in Rhode Island public schools. As part of the regulatory process, a 46-day public comment period is now open through January 20, 2025

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Immigration and Education Post-Election

Monday, December 9, 2024  |  5-6 pm ET

This practical panel will provide: (a) information surrounding education, immigration, and implications for students and families post-U.S. election; and (b) tools and materials that can be used immediately in your community, school, and classes

Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our vision that multilingualism and multiculturalism are assets that provide cognitive, social, emotional, educational, and employment advantages for all students. You are an important part of our work and one way that you can continue to support us is by donating on our website mabene.org or clicking on the button above. Our work is never done - here’s to 50 more years!

Don't miss our Bilingual Education Research Network tomorrow, Monday, December 2 at 4pm!  

This Network is free to members. 

Become A Member To Attend Bilingual Education Research Network 

MABE invites you to renew or initiate your MABE membership to enjoy our many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The second session, "Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives within a Dual Language Community," will take place next Monday, December 2 at 4:00pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about this upcoming session and register. 

Renew Your Membership To Attend Bilingual Education Research Network 

MABE invites you to renew or initiate your MABE membership to enjoy our many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The first session, "Latin@ Elementary Student Sense of Belonging in a Spanish-English Dual Language Program" from our colleagues at Boston College, will take place today Monday, November 4 at 4:15pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about today's session.