Bilkent University’s Department of Foreign Languages is hiring English Language Instructors to teach in its English programs. Instructors will work with students preparing for entry into academic programs or enrolled in undergraduate content-based English courses. Positions are non-tenure track, offered on an initial two-year contract with annual renewal by mutual agreement. The employer will be recruiting at the 2026 TESOL Convention in Salt Lake City (Booth 403).

• English Language Preparatory Program and Academic English Program seek dedicated and passionate English Language Instructors to join our diverse and dynamic teaching team.  
• The Preparatory Program (PREP) is an intensive English program aiming to help students acquire the required level of English for entry into academic programs in their chosen departments.
• The Academic English Program (ENG) provides English support courses to students in their faculties, ranging from content-based, academic skills courses for undergraduate students.

TESOL Press is now accepting proposals for two new titles in the No-Prep Activity Cards for English Language Teaching series: Math and Science. We are seeking one author for each deck to develop a complete set of 100 classroom-ready, low-prep activities designed for elementary multilingual learners of English. These decks will integrate language development with content-based instruction, supporting meaningful learning through hands-on, visual, and real-world applications. Authors will receive royalties. Proposals are due 31 January 2026.

Designed for English language primary and secondary teachers and English language teacher educators, our live online workshop, Teaching Reading for Multilingual Learners of English, will help you discover strategies to leverage your learners’ existing knowledge across languages, foster multilingual practices, navigate the science of reading, and enhance oral language skills. Additionally, you'll learn how to build practical classroom routines that ensure meaningful engagement with texts, boosting comprehension and overall reading ability. This workshop takes place on 2-6 February 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. EDT each day. Register by 1 February.

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.

 

Amy Lieberman, The Conversation U.S. education editor, spoke with Carolyn-Sattin-Bajaj, a scholar of education and immigrant youth, to better understand what regulations restrict ICE’s presence at schools – and how schools can support students and parents concerned about the recent surge of immigrant arrests and deportations in Minnesota.

The Arizona Supreme Court declined to review the state schools chief's lawsuit against ten school districts for allowing English language learners to participate in dual language programs.

Multistate coalitions have filed a fifth of lawsuits challenging education policies in the Trump administration’s first year. Since President Donald Trump took office a year ago, lawsuits have contested his moves to lay off U.S. Department of Education employees, cancel previously awarded education grants and contracts, freeze congressionally approved funding for schools, and more.
 

Play is vital for young children’s social, cognitive, and language development, yet pressures such as increased screen time and academic demands have reduced its presence in classrooms. Teachers recognize the importance of play but struggle to implement it effectively due to these constraints. Observational assessments showed lower-quality play environments and linked limited playtime with more challenging behaviors, underscoring the need for stronger support for play-based learning.

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Findings showed that PBC effectively strengthened coach–teacher collaboration, enhanced teachers’ instructional skills, and improved inclusive biliteracy practices. As teachers applied new knowledge and changed their classroom behaviors, student engagement increased, suggesting PBC is a valuable professional development approach for early childhood educators.

AI-powered translation tools can now enable people in different countries to understand each other instantly, but they remain limited to transactional and experimental uses. While helpful for basic communication, they cannot replace the deeper benefits that come from learning another language. Scholars in linguistics and language learning argue that multilingualism fosters meaningful connection, cultural understanding, and personal transformation in ways AI cannot replicate.

Read these tips on how a series on small changes teachers can make in their classroom that can lead to positive results.