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Exercise and the Brain: MIDTESOL member’s presentation selected as “Best of TESOL Affiliates 2021”

Patrick T. Randolph’s presentation, “Enhancing Learning in the Classroom with the Benefits of Exercise,” was nominated by Minnesota TESOL for the Best of TESOL Affiliates based on the feedback from the 2019 MELEd conference attendees. His talk was voted the Best Session at the 2019 MELEd Conference. Patrick’s presentation was then selected by TESOL International…

#TESOL2021 Preview

It’s almost time for #TESOL2021’s virtual conference! Even if you aren’t attending, this year, we invite you to join us for the MIDTESOL Social @ TESOL 2021 from 8-9:30 PM Central time on Wednesday, March 24. Contact Kaylene Sasse for more information. Following is a list of current MIDTESOL members who are presenting at this…

MIDTESOL Statement on Annual K12 English Language Proficiency Testing

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid-America Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MIDTESOL) organization urges state departments of education and associated educational professionals to prioritize protecting the health and safety of vulnerable populations, including students, their caregivers, their teachers, and other educational staff when developing and communicating plans related to…

TESOL Travel Award

Dear MIDTESOL Members, Happy New Year!! We hope you are having a fantastic beginning of Spring Semester. For those of you considering attending the virtual TESOL 2021 Convention, March 24-27, 2021, here is an opportunity for funding through MIDTESOL. As one of your member benefits, MIDTESOL offers a Travel Award to help provide funding to…

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MIDTESOL Journal Vol 3 Now Available

We are pleased to announce the publication of MIDTESOL Journal Vol 3, our free scholarly publication representing some of the best thought leadership in the field of TESOL. This volume is an expansion of the Journal under the direction of editor Shelley Fairbairn. The nine articles in this volume include a variety of topics such as equipping…

MIDTESOL Matters Fall 2020 Published

The Fall 2020 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Message from the President #MIDTESOL20 Conference Highlights Distinguished Service Award Winner Advocacy: Learning to Prioritize State Updates Interest Section Updates And more! Click here to download this issue. Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.

Resources for Educational Technology – Part 1

By Sue Almén-Whittaker  At the virtual MIDTESOL 2020 Conference – Community at a Crossroads: The Right to Education, the Educational Technology Interest Section hosted a networking session on Ed Tech Tips & Tricks.  We had 29 attendees participate in sharing their favorite software and websites for the classroom and online use.  Thanks to MIDTESOL Board…