The Foundation Program Department of English at Qatar University is currently recruiting resourceful, culturally sensitive, academic professionals seeking creative input within a diverse EFL/EAP faculty. The successful candidate for the Lecturer position will prepare and deliver classes and collaborate with colleagues to develop program content, program delivery, and teaching methodology. The successful candidate for the Teaching Assistant position will provide one-to-one tutoring and small group activities online and/or in person. Both positions require a Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or ELT from a reputably accredited university/program.

Thank you to the thousands of TESOL advocates who visited and contacted their members of Congress these past several months, urging for the federal funding of education in support of the English language teaching (ELT) field, multilingual learners of English, and the communities we serve. Congress passed its full-year 2026 appropriations this week, retaining funding for key provisions impacting the ELT field.

Are you a teacher educator, program coordinator, or experienced ELT professional ready to take your training program to the next level? In the TESOL: Training for Trainers online course, you’ll explore practical strategies to design or improve teacher education programs, deliver engaging workshops, and create collaborative learning communities. This instructor-led, fully asynchronous course allows you to complete weekly tasks and discussions on your own schedule. Plus, you'll connect and collaborate with a global network of peers. Register by 14 April. 

Get ready to celebrate 60 years of connection, innovation, and impact in English language teaching at the TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo, 24-27 March, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA! Join thousands of educators, researchers, and leaders from around the world for inspiring keynotes, 700+ engaging sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities. Register by 15 February for the lowest rates, and don’t forget to book your housing, too!

Take your learning even further with ticketed events at TESOL 2026, happening on Tuesday, 24 March, before the main convention begins. Choose from 15 immersive Preconvention Institutes (PCIs)—hands-on, full- and half-day sessions led by expert ELT practitioners and researchers that allow you to dive deeply into timely, high-impact topics. You can also strengthen your leadership capacity through the ELT Leadership Management Certificate Program, a hybrid learning experience designed for current and aspiring ELT leaders. Space is limited.

 

The U.S. Supreme Court granted undocumented students the constitutional right to a free, public education in a landmark ruling in the 1982 Plyler v. Doe case.

Language Magazine
For many educators, there may be nothing more intimidating than having students with whom we cannot easily communicate—both for teachers who are new to our field and for veteran educators in various roles. Fostering positive connections with all students is essential for their success, and multilingual learners may benefit from supports that are slightly different and that are aligned to their unique linguistic and cultural needs. Following are some ways we can open ourselves up to establishing safe spaces for everyone to find those connections.

The Conversation
Generative artificial intelligence technology is rapidly reshaping education in unprecedented ways. With its potential benefits and risks, K-12 schools are actively trying to adapt teaching and learning.

Two former TCC English language learning students are now teaching current students how to navigate the challenges of learning English.

 

Language Magazine
Learn strategies to increase bilingual proficiency and biliteracy in dual language programs.

K12 Dive
Uncertainty has become the defining word in American education. Federal funding levels, the role of the U.S. Department of Education, and shifting political priorities hang over every district budget meeting. These debates in Washington are not abstract. They ripple directly into classrooms, shaping whether schools can hire teachers, maintain programs or invest in innovation.