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Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) refers to the field itself and the professional association. The association provides information on current issues of particular interest to the association and its membership, such as standards, professional equity, language rights, and legislation related to English language education around the world.

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TESOL Statement on Oregon Measure 58 (October 2008; PDF)
On November 4, 2008, voters in the state of Oregon will be asked to vote on ballot Measure 58, which seeks to amend Oregon state statute to require “English immersion” programs for English language learners in public schools. If passed, Measure 58 would establish strict limits on the amount of specialized language instruction English language learners receive based on the grade of entry in public schools, terminating English as a second language (ESL) instruction after one (1) or two (2) years. Moreover, the measure would effectively forbid bilingual education programs such as two-way immersion.
TESOL Visits Capitol Hill (June 2007)
At TESOL Advocacy Day 2007, members representing nearly a dozen U.S. affiliates met with members of Congress to discuss the impact of, and changes for, the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Position Statement on U.S. Visa Issues for International Students and Educators (June 2005; PDF)
TESOL urges U.S. policy makers and those who implement the policies to enact measures that ensure that all international students and educators are treated with respect and dignity, and to facilitate their opportunities to study in the United States.
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