Spring has nearly sprung in the northern hemisphere, which means that the 2025 TESOL Convention & Expo is nearly upon us! In this piece, we highlight our activities at the upcoming Convention taking place in Long Beach, California, USA. TIRF will host its spring Board meeting on Tuesday, March 18th.

Editor’s note: In this piece, we share details about an international symposium TIRF is co-hosting with United International College, its partner in Zhuhai, China. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping various sectors, with education being one of the most profoundly impacted. As AI technologies advance, they offer

Late last month, with just four days remaining before our year-end fundraiser was drawing to an end, we reported that we were $11,000 short of our goal. The outlook for reaching our annual campaign’s target was bleak. It seemed we were going to fall short of fully matching TIRF’s Trustees’

The application window for TIRF’s 2025 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) program is now open. The Foundation’s flagship program is designed to provide awards for doctoral students nearing the completion of their studies. There are three different types of DDGs offered from TIRF and its partners this year. Once again, we

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

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