Post to Year of Languages Bulletin Board Publications > Foreign Language Annals YOL Board Home   Post   Search Organization/Company : National Education Association NEA Supports World Language Education The 2005 NEA Representative Assembly passed the following resolution: B-36. Multiple World Language Education The National Education Association believes that the acquisition of multiple world languages is a vital part of the educational experience and that those who leave school speaking more than one language will be more competitive in the global marketplace. The Association also believes that the cumulative hours of exposure to the target language during a student’s educational career is the most important determinant leading to proficiency in a second language. Students should have the opportunity to acquire age-appropriate world language skills from an integrated curriculum throughout the pre-kindergarten – higher education experience. The Association supports the maintenance of current programs and the further encouragement and development of world language instruction and international studies at all educational levels. The Association recognizes the need for teacher preparation programs for world language teachers and supports teacher and student exchange programs. Keith Cothrun National Email: kcothrun@comcast.net Keith is a member of ACTFL Responses: Date Title Posted by 9/4/2007