As the month of March 2022 comes to an end, I am reminded of the phrase “March Madness.” In the United States, this term is often used to refer to the excitement associated with the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. These tournaments start
Last week at the TESOL International Convention and Exposition, Dr. Joyce Kling , a former TIRF Trustee, was installed as the 57th president of the TESOL International Association. The Association now has over 17,000 members and its mission is “To advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for
Each year in conjunction with the annual TESOL International Convention, TIRF hosts its spring Board meeting. However, as the pandemic continues to impede many individuals’ ability to travel, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees met online once again in March to hold its biannual meeting. TIRF’s virtual meeting included reports on
Just last week, TIRF participated in the 2022 TESOL Convention. Trustee Erik Gundersen and author Katherine Stannett engaged in a live Q&A session with participants from around the world, after their recorded presentation on social and emotional learning was made available to conference goers. The presentation, entitled “TIRF Insights –
