Topic: What Matters Now? A NYS TESOL Advocacy Committee Event
Time: Apr 10, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description:
It can feel challenging to be a teacher engaged in English language instruction or bilingual education these days. Many in our student population are vulnerable. Federal support for public education is being reduced, and educators are far from the center of public discourse about who deserves access to education, and what that education looks like. What are your thoughts? How does this moment feel? What can NYS TESOL do to best support our members and their students?
NYS TESOL's Advocacy Committee, led by VP Advocacy Sonal Patel-Sheth and Director of Regions Jaileen Vargas, are holding a structured online forum for members and friends to share their thoughts and feelings with NYS TESOL. Let's connect and move forward together.
When you register, you will be sent the event link. more info...
Under the current presidential administration, we're seeing funding changes and policy shifts aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at educational institutions. These efforts will disproportionately affect English language learners, especially those from religious and racial minority groups. This session will be a chance for all of us to share our concerns, and discuss ways to continue providing inclusive education. more info...
