Ann Tollefson’s career in language education is a story of passion, pioneering, and embracing change. Beginning as a junior high French teacher, her journey spans decades including roles as a…
The Inspiring Journey of Ann Tollefson: A Lifetime of Language Advocacy
The world of education is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant advancements in recent times is the recognition of dual language immersion as a core component of education….
5 Reasons Why Dual Language is Core Education
As we gear up for spring, many of us are reviewing class assessment data, preparing for STAMP assessments, and helping students finalize their Seal of Biliteracy applications. This flurry of…
A Gift to “Power Up” Your Students and Their Proficiency!
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of individuals with teaching interest had been on a steady decline since the 1990s. Language teachers are one of the most-impacted groups. A…
Supporting and Connecting With New World Language Teachers – The N.E.W.B.I.E. Project
How can measuring language proficiency be the key to unlocking life-changing opportunities? In the ever-evolving landscape of education, equity has increasingly become a focal point for reform. A recent episode…
A Winning Combination for Equity: Assessment for Competency-Based Credits and Seals of Biliteracy
Updated: September 2023 Standards ensure the consistent measure of one or more skills and guide educators in the best teaching and learning practices and tools. The Avant STAMP language assessment…
Avant STAMP and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
In 2017 Amala Education (formerly known as Sky School) was launched to address the gap in quality education provision for displaced youth ages 16-25, many of whom were living in…
Creating International Opportunities with Amala Education
Throughout history, innovative children’s literature has often emerged from a creative adult’s quest to convey profound lessons to the younger generation. A recent example in this tradition is Avant’s Victor…
Preserving Our Linguistic Diversity: A Look at Victor D.O. Santos’ “What Makes Us Human”
Avant is thrilled to announce that two new language assessments, STAMP for ASL and STAMP for Latin, are now eligible for the Global Seal of Biliteracy in addition to State…
Avant STAMP for ASL and Latin: Expanding Access to State and Global Seals of Biliteracy
By: Brandee Mau, Director of STAMP WS Rating & DLI Specialist Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs may feel like a recent development in American education, but according to EdWeek, groups…
How Expensive is Dual Language Immersion, Really?