
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!
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Our Mission:
We are a national network of K-16 professionals who champion early language teaching and learning through advocacy, collaboration and education. We help educators connect nationally for local impact.
Our Vision:
We believe in a future where every child expects to be multilingual and has every opportunity at their disposal to become so. That future is now.
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.”
Advocate – Collaborate – Educate
Connect nationally for local impact!