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The Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) is the largest organization of bilingual educators, parents, students, researchers and allies in the state of Wisconsin. Our organization is keenly focused on statewide advocacy, professional development and member engagement.
The Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) is the largest organization of bilingual educators, parents, students, researchers and allies in the state of Wisconsin. Our organization is keenly focused on statewide advocacy, professional development and member engagement.
Bilingual Education Advocacy Updates
Bilingual Education Advocacy Updates
Call to Action
NABE Call to Action: Proposed elimination of ESEA Title III English Language Acquisition, ESEA Title II-A, Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants, and HEA Title VI Fulbright Hays from the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
The House Appropriations Committee is poised to approve massive cuts to critical language education programs in its Fiscal Year 2026 Labor HHS Education spending bill. It proposes to cut $12 billion from the Department of Education that would be partially paid for by painful program eliminations and steep funding cuts. Among the proposed casualties would be: ESEA Title III English Language Acquisition, ESEA Title II-A, Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants, and HEA Title VI Fulbright Hays, all of which would be completely eliminated.
We have time to demonstrate our opposition to this bill. Please join JNCL-NCLIS, NABE & our partners in voicing opposition to these damaging language education cuts by sending an email to your House members right now. Your voices matter!
Call to Action
WIABE is monitoring the development of Senate Bill 357, which seeks to make English the official language in the state of Wisconsin. The bill also establishes, "the use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes”.
Read WIABE full statement below or HERE!
WIABE has joined the American Translators Association (ATA) and other organizations in writing a joint statement in response to SB357 and AB377. Read the full statement HERE and Take Action NOW!
WIABE Statement opposing Senate Bill 357
WIABE Statement opposing Senate Bill 357
Final WIABE Statement SB-357.pdfCall to Action
Proposed elimination of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA)
President Trump has released his recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026.The proposed budget can be accessed HERE, and it includes serious cuts to education including the elimination of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) located on page 6. OELA is the only federal office dedicated to supporting English learners. Established under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), OELA plays a vital role in ensuring that multilingual learners receive the necessary resources and support to thrive.
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA):
Supports Students & Families: Over 5 million English learners rely on OELA-funded programs and resources to succeed academically.
Empowers Teachers & Schools: OELA provides essential funding, professional development, and research to help educators implement effective practices for English Learners.
Guidance and Oversight: OELA provides schools and districts federal guidance and research-based best practices to support English learners.
Strengthens the Economy & Workforce: English learners are the future of our workforce. Investing in their success ensures a more competitive workforce and stronger communities.'
Now is the time to contact your elected official and express your opposition against the elimination of OELA. Find your representatives. Enter your zip code and you will get your representatives’ website, phone number, and email address.
It’s important to also contact the Senate Health, Labor, Education & Pensions Committee, and the members of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce.
NABE Statement on March 1st, 2025 Executive Order
NABE Statement on March 1st, 2025 Executive Order
NABE-PressRelease-English-Only-Executive-Order-6Mar2025-1.pdfWIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students
WIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students
WIABE Statement Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students.pdfShare Your Act 20 Questions or Concerns HERE:
This Google Form is a place to collect questions and concerns you have about Act 20, Wisconsin’s new early literacy law. The goal is to revise the law so that it includes multilingual learners, their unique literacy needs, and bilingual/dual language programs that serve them in Wisconsin.
On October 21, 2023, the WIABE Board sent this letter to the State Superintendent along with members of the cabinet and the Early Reading Committee
On October 21, 2023, the WIABE Board sent this letter to the State Superintendent along with members of the cabinet and the Early Reading Committee
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