Inaugural Panel Recap: Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World

On November 2, 2024, I had the pleasure of moderating the inaugural panel discussion for our new book, Speaking the World, held during the Bilingual Education Fair at Villa Albertine in New York. This first event in a series brought together esteemed experts to discuss how multilingualism and cultural fluency drive personal, educational, and professional … Continue reading Inaugural Panel Recap: Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World

Reflections on the “Nonstate Actors, Governance, and Education in the Global South” Symposium

On April 17-19, the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, in partnership with the University of Porto’s Centre for African Studies, hosted a significant symposium titled “Nonstate Actors, Governance, and Education in the Global South.” I had the privilege of presenting alongside Prof Teboho Moja from New York University. Our topic, … Continue reading Reflections on the “Nonstate Actors, Governance, and Education in the Global South” Symposium

New book: Mosaic of Tongues

Immensely proud to announce the release of Mosaic of Tongues: Multilingual Learning for the Arabic-speaking World. This new book offers a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted realm of multilingual education within Arabic-speaking communities and beyond. It delves into the intricate journey towards bilingualism, the intersection of language and identity among diaspora populations, and the social … Continue reading New book: Mosaic of Tongues