We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 TIRF James E. Alatis Prize for Research on Language Planning and Policy in Educational Contexts. Dr. Crissa Stephens, Independent Scholar, has been selected as this year’s recipient of TIRF’s Alatis Prize. Her article is entitled “Invisible Policy Brokers: The Political
Editor’s note: In this piece, we offer a ChatGPT-generated summary of TIRF’s newly approved Strategic Plan. The text has undergone revisions by a TIRF staff member and is shared with our supporters below. Just last month, TIRF’s Board of Trustees approved a new Strategic Plan for TIRF – an activity
Editor’s note: Dr. Kathi Bailey recently caught up with Dr. Nick Saville, both TIRF Trustees. The two explored Nick’s career trajectory, his contributions to TIRF, and his broader involvement in language education and assessment. In this piece, we share a ChatGPT-powered summary of key points from the interview; however, we
Dear TIRF Board Members and Supporters, I recently traveled to Malaysia to fulfill a promise made two months ago. I was invited back to Perak to conduct a one-day workshop for approximately 100 Malaysian English teachers who instruct high school students. In Perak, nearly 95% of students in night high
Editor’s note: The following announcement is shared from colleagues at the British Council and has been adapted for TIRF communications. The British Council’s “New Directions in Language Assessment” conference in LATAMwill take placein Mexico City, Mexico on May 16-17, 2025, which will convene under the theme: “Meeting the Moment: Diverse Language Assessment
Editor’s Note: Via our “Grantee Corner” column, we will update our supporters on the activities of our various grantees. News about their publications and presentations, the completion of their final reports/deliverables to TIRF, awards they may receive, and so on will be highlighted from time to time in Grantee Corner.
As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for the remarkable achievements we’ve accomplished together throughout this 25th anniversary year at TIRF. Thanks to your generosity and support, TIRF has been able to advance English language education for learners around the world, opening doors to opportunities they may
We are pleased to announce the opening of TIRF’s 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition. The commencement of the current DDG program offering marks the 24th consecutive year the Foundation will make awards to help support doctoral students around the world. There are three different types of DDGs offered from
TIRF has recently revised its Research Topics, now highlighting 12 pivotal topics that reflect the evolving landscape of language education worldwide. These priorities are not only vital to English language teaching (ELT) professionals but also to anyone interested in the intersections of language, education, and global society. Below, we summarize
Today is #GivingTuesday and we invite you to join TIRF in advancing its mission! Over the years, your support has helped us achieve incredible milestones, and once again this year, we’re excited to offer a special opportunity to double your impact. With thanks to our Board members, TIRF’s Board of
Dear TIRF Board Members and Supporters, I was humbled and honored to have been recognized as a Forbes China 2024 Top-100 Most influential Chinese earlier this month in Shanghai. According to an announcement by Forbes China (originally shared on WeChat in Chinese and translated into English using Google Chrome), the
TIRF is offering an exciting initiative in which you can support both the Foundation and our field in a cost-effective way while delivering recognition of your organization’s brand via TIRF’s website. In short, for US $100 a year, organizations worldwide can sponsor one (or more) of TIRF’s 250+ reference lists,
TIRF’s work truly knows no bounds, at least geographically! To help demonstrate the internationalism involved in our work, we add information about our latest grantees to the TIRF Alumni Map each year. This year, we added once again our most recent TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) and TIRF-British Council Research
As the year draws to a close, we at TIRF are filled with gratitude for the incredible community that makes our work possible. Each of you—whether you are a donor, partner, client, or supporter—plays a vital role in advancing our mission to promote research in English language education worldwide. To
