News from CAL

Starting January 2021, Dr. Ernest Morrell joins the Center for Applied Linguistics’s Board of Trustees for a 3-year term. A well-respected leader in the field of English education, the African Diaspora, and Media and Popular Culture, Dr. Morrell brings over a decade of research and writing experience to the board of 12.
Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona for U.S. Secretary of Education
- CAL welcomes Dr. Miguel Cardona’s nomination to Secretary of Education.
- “The fact is that more inclusive, culturally relevant content in classrooms leads to greater student engagement and better outcomes for all,” Cardona has said.
- Cardona will work towards the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to triple federal Title I funding
Students Can Make $20 for Participating in Linguistics Field Test
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is seeking non-native English speakers to participate in the field test of a speaking assessment, BEST Plus 3.0.
Test Developers Announce Launch of Screener for Early English Learners
Starting March 30, the new assessment for Kindergarten English language learners called “WIDA Screener for Kindergarten” will be available for members of the WIDA Consortium