The heritage language global think tank: collaboration across countries

The Heritage Language Global Think Tank was formed in 2022, when a group of us realized that people in many countries are focused on and working with community-based heritage language (CBHL) schools, that we have a lot in common, and that there are many activities in which we can jointly engage to help make these schools more sustainable in all countries. We formed the group of passionate professionals from around the world involved in heritage language education (currently from 14 countries; the full list is available on the homepage), who come together regularly to generate new ideas about and seek to improve the recognition, visibility, vitality, quality, and sustainability of CBHL education programs globally. The Think Tank brings a global perspective to these goals, with a focus on global action and policy, human rights, and equity. At the core of the work of the Think Tank participants is the ambition to ensure that...