Recently, MABE celebrated its 50th birthday. As a MABE member, we want to thank you for your support of both MABE as a non-profit organization and all the multilingual learners and staff we serve throughout the region. Our membership is our greatest strength as we continue to advocate for the programs that sustain us and the students that are our future. 

On this #GivingTuesday, we want to remind you of how you can help MABE amplify our mission of identifying, promoting, and disseminating research-based programs and practices that support multilingualism and multiculturalism for educational success – donate to MABE and our advocacy efforts. Advocacy is at the core of MABE. MABE prides itself on being a strong advocate for quality dual language education and bilingual programming for students, families, and educators. 

Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our vision that multilingualism and multiculturalism are assets that provide cognitive, social, emotional, educational, and employment advantages for all students. You are an important part of our work and one way that you can continue to support us is by donating on our website mabene.org or clicking on the button above. Our work is never done - here’s to 50 more years!

Don't miss our Bilingual Education Research Network tomorrow, Monday, December 2 at 4pm!   This Network is free to members.

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Become A Member To Attend Bilingual Education Research Network  MABE invites you to renew or initiate your MABE membership to enjoy our many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The second session, "Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives within a Dual Language Community," will take place next Monday, December 2 at 4:00pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about this upcoming session and register.

INITIATE MEMBERSHIP TO REGISTER FOR FREE

As a MABE member, you have many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The second session, "Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives within a Dual Language Community," will take place next Monday, December 2 at 4:00pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about this upcoming session session.

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MABE stands with the Puerto Rican Community and applauds our colleagues at League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Carolina Association for Bilingual Education (CarABE) for their response to the recent hate speech directed at Puerto Rico. In alignment with MABE’s vision, mission, and guiding principles to elevate multilingualism and multiculturalism, we also “vehemently reject derogatory terminology associated with the island and its people… [and urge] leaders to acknowledge and respect the profound cultural contributions of Puerto Rico and its people. We reinforce the value of Puerto Rican heritage… [and] we call for a renewed commitment to respectful dialogue” (CarABE). 

Renew Your Membership To Attend Bilingual Education Research Network  MABE invites you to renew or initiate your MABE membership to enjoy our many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The first session, "Latin@ Elementary Student Sense of Belonging in a Spanish-English Dual Language Program" from our colleagues at Boston College, will take place today Monday, November 4 at 4:15pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about today's session.

BECOME A MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR FREE

As a MABE member, you have many member benefits, including free events such as our Bilingual Education Research Network. The first session, "Latin@ Elementary Student Sense of Belonging in a Spanish-English Dual Language Program" from our colleagues at Boston College, will take place today Monday, November 4 at 4:15pm - it's not too late to register! This Network will showcase research across our New England region and beyond. Learn more about today's session. 

REGISTER FOR FREE

October 2024 MABE eNEWS

Celebrating You!

October 2024 MABE eNEWS Carlton Viveiros Elementary School in Fall River Public Schools, MA expanded to grade 3. More information in our DLBE Regional Directory.

October marked the month of the bilingual child! 

The U. S. Department of Education hosted the "Educación En Acción” Summit featuring Nino Ciampa and the Hartt Salsa All-Stars, who will play at MABE's 50th Birthday Celebration.

Congratulations to Mattahunt Elementary School, home to the Toussaint L'Ouverture Dual Language Academy in Boston Public Schools, MA, for winning EdVestors' 2024 School On The Move Prize!

Executive Director Phyllis Hardy presented at Citizens for Public Schools' webinar "Multilingual Education in MA: Learning from the past and present to empower future learners." 

Salem Public Schools, MA completed La Siembra to lay the groundwork for implementation of a new middle school DLBE program. 

MABE launched 2024 DLBE Networks for Leaders, Coaches, Elementary Teachers, and Special Educators. Registration for Secondary Educators is still open. 

Congratulations to Tandem Teachers Liz Howard and Shera Simpson for launching their online course. 

We want to feature your good news! Email us with images and updates from your programs, schools, and districts.

Public Statements

MABE Stands In Solidarity with the Haitian Community

Massachusetts: MABE Endorses YES on MA Ballot Question 2

Upcoming MABE Events and Activities

FEATURING LIFETIME SERVICE AWARDS AND SPONSOR OPTIONS: FIRST SESSION NEXT WEEK:  TIMELINE ON WEBSITE:

From Our Partners

CABBE is an affiliate. Learn more about our affiliate membership option.

Biola University, CA invites you to participate in a 10 minute DLBE School Climate Study.

Take School Climate Survey

This survey seeks to identify general challenges for DLBE programs, specific causes for tensions with non-DLBE teachers, and tried and proposed solutions. MABE Website Updates • Don't be alarmed if our website looks a little different! We updated our navigation menu, but it still holds all the information valuable to you.  • We are in the process of revamping our Member's Only Resources! Members can access past Conference, Network, and Summer Institute presentations and materials.  CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MABE stands with the Haitian Community and applauds our colleagues at MIRA and all organizations across the region working for immigrant rights. We share the statement below from Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition’s bulletin and add our support for multilingual Haitian educators, students, and families in our region’s thriving bilingual programs and schools. 

“We strongly condemn the baseless accusations against Haitian immigrants, not only in Springfield, Ohio, but also here in Massachusetts and across the nation. These false claims are an insult to the dignity of the Haitian community and undermine the incredible contributions Haitians have made to American culture and the economy for decades.

Whether in Ohio, Massachusetts, or anywhere in the country, Haitian immigrants come with the clear intent to work hard, support their families, and enrich the local economy. Yet, despite their contributions, they continue to be unjustly vilified by political leaders for personal gain. Together, we will confront these lies and assert our honor, respect, and dignity. We must stand firmly against discrimination, rise up against racism, fight against injustice, and oppose hatred with unwavering resolve.

This pattern of unjust treatment is not new for Haitians, but it is long past time for this campaign of discrimination to end. Haiti, the birthplace of freedom, has been a global symbol of justice and solidarity. Now, more than ever, we must unite to protect the dignity of all people.

MIRA remains steadfast in defending the rights and dignity of Haitian immigrants. We will not let lies and discrimination define us. Our unity and strength will stand as a testament to our enduring spirit and commitment to justice.”

- MIRA Bulletin, September 26, 2024