
Advocate
NNELL amplifies your voice for early language teaching & learning!
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Collaborate
NNELL helps you connect nationally for local impact!
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Educate
NNELL is your connection for learning & professional growth!
Learning Languages is back, NNELL’s peer-reviewed journal!
Our Mission:
To foster a network that empowers educators to advocate for and support early language teaching and learning.
Our Vision:
For every child to have the opportunity to learn another language at the earliest age possible.
Klett World Languages is proud to support NNELL’s mission to promote high-quality early language education. Our shared commitment to empowering educators and inspiring young learners makes this partnership especially meaningful. NNELL’s community of passionate teachers and thought leaders plays a vital role in shaping the future of language learning in the U.S., and we’re honored to be part of that journey.
“I’m really excited to have this opportunity again! NNELL has felt like home for a long time, and I’m so happy to keep being part of it. I’ve grown so much thanks to this amazing community, and I’m looking forward to jumping back in and helping however I can. Thanks so much for the trust and support—it really means a lot!”
“I support NNELL because I still am an Elementary Spanish teacher and have been for 30 years! I love learning new ideas and sharing some of my favorites. I am currently teaching summer school Spanish to PreK-4th grade African-American students at Nelson Mandela school in Omaha, Nebraska. They are amazing using my sign language and Spanish songs and they love cooking Hispanic recipes together from my Cooking Chatbooks. The mini coloring books are also huge because they can take them home to read with their families- supporting literacy in the community.”
“Working with NNELL has been such a meaningful experience. As a teacher and resource creator, I truly appreciate NNELL’s support for early language learning and helping teachers grow together. It’s an honor to support educators alongside an organization that encourages new ideas, teamwork, and professional growth.”
“At The Bilingual Spark, we believe that language learning should open hearts and minds — and that’s why we are proud to collaborate with NNELL. Together, we are building a community where educators can access the tools, support, and inspiration they need to spark curiosity, celebrate culture, and empower young learners through language. NNELL’s mission aligns deeply with our vision of helping teachers bring language to life in ways that are joyful, meaningful, and lasting.”
“At Little Sponges®, our mission is to make language learning engaging, effective and accessible for young children everywhere. This mission is perfectly aligned with NNELL’s commitment to supporting early language education. Being a Platinum Sponsor with NNELL means much more than visibility; it’s about helping build a strong foundation for young learners and empowering teachers nationwide through resources, networking, and shared innovation.”
“Partnering with NNELL has been invaluable for advancing world language education. Their dedication to professional growth and cross-cultural learning directly supports our mission to empower students and teachers across U.S..”
Language is what connects us — creating understanding and empathy for our fellow human beings. NNELL is providing critical support to early language education leaders who are building the programs that give young people the foundation in language that they can build on for their entire lives.
“NNELL’s leadership in promoting early language learning resonates deeply with Cheng & Tsui’s mission to foster global understanding through language and culture. Early exposure to languages nurtures curiosity, empathy, and lifelong learning—values we share. By supporting NNELL, we celebrate the educators who bring those values to life and inspire the next generation of global citizens. Together, we’re helping students discover the joy of connecting across cultures from the very start.”

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