New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
New Jersey Bilingual Educators
Stay informed about the policies and issues affecting multilingual learners and the educators who serve them. Explore advocacy updates, resources, and opportunities to strengthen your voice and support multilingual communities throughout New Jersey.
A proposed federal regulation would require Head Start programs to conduct education in English and prioritize English instruction for children who do not speak English.
NABE and NJTESOL/NJBE firmly oppose this English-only mandate. English development and multilingualism can—and should—coexist.
The federal government is accepting public comments through October 6, 2026. We encourage all NABE members, affiliates, educators, families, researchers, and advocates to make their voices heard.
Use your voice to advocate for multilingual learners and the educators who serve them. Connect with decision-makers at the state and federal levels and stay engaged with the policies that shape multilingual education.
Find the U.S. representative serving your congressional district.
Access information and resources that support multilingual learners, immigrant families, and communities in understanding their rights, navigating educational systems, and finding trusted support.
Understand your rights and access New Jersey resources related to immigration enforcement, legal support, and community protections.
Find trusted New Jersey legal services and immigration support for individuals and families.
Connect with advocacy, legal support, and services for immigrant families.
NJTESOL/NJBE advocates for policies and practices that strengthen educational opportunities for multilingual learners and support the educators who serve them. Through public testimony, position statements, policy responses, and collaboration with education leaders, we work to ensure multilingual learners remain visible in decisions that affect New Jersey schools.
Stay connected with NJTESOL/NJBE for advocacy updates, policy developments, and opportunities to support multilingual learners and educators throughout New Jersey.
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