NCLG NEWS 2024

Joshua Conger-Kallas: Latin: Inspiring Future Teachers Grant

Learn more about the many projects and goals that Joshua Conger-Kallas of Asheville, NC created to inspire his students to continue their studies in high school and college and to increase their outreach. These outreach activities went beyond his campus to engage other school Latin students in special days and contests to further motivate them, as well. Through these experiences he wants to encourage students to be future Greco-Roman scholars, World Language teachers, or Ancient Civilization specialists. He used the 2024 NCLG grant funds to pay for supplies for projects and fliers and promotional materials for events. His report was that these activities were a great success and his club is growing! Read more about his program on our New NCLG Grant Recipients page.

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2025!  Join NCLG or Please Support Us as We Advocate with JNCL-NCLIS in Washington!

Register to attend, or... donate to help more NCLG members attend. The NCLG members represent YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS!

We represent ALL Latin and Greek and Classics student nationwide.  March 3-4 event registration closes Jan 28, but October Advocacy Action Day registration will remain open all year.

SCS Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the K-12 Level are Taking Nominations 

Go here to nominate a K-12 teacher who you believe merits recognition for their teaching style and accomplishments!

The application process is open for self and colleague nominations. Multiple awards are given. Part of the prize can be attendance at ACL Institute, SCS, or CAC.

2024 Norma Goldman Ancient Attire Contest Winner.

Congratulations to Lauren Marchard from Farmington Hills, Michigan!  Check out her attire on our costume page, here!

The 2025 Contest is OPEN NOW during the whole year.  Any ACL member can post an entry on the Padlet HERE.

NCLG at ACL Institute at Tucson

Vice Chair Katie Robinson led a follow-up session to the NCLG 2023 panel "Spotlighting The Intersections Of Classics And African American Studies; Developing A Shared Resource." It was entitled "From Planning to Practice, Using the New NCLG Resource, "Spotlighting the Intersections..."

NCLG held their semiannual June meeting. Thank you to attendees! 

Contact us if you have ideas, needs, or desire to volunteer.

EXCITING NEWS! NEW ALIRA TEST IS APPROVED FOR HIGHER ED STUDENTS

ACTFL has approved the use of LTI’s ALIRA proficiency tests for Higher Ed students in Latin!

Set up a chat with Dr. Quinlan   

PLUS: Have your Latin students apply for the NEW Seal of Biliteracy Achievement Scholarship until May 31.

Black History and Native American Heritage Month Ideas

Why not check out our NCLG DEI website's first three pages for many resources and Spotlight articles on lives and contributions of

African Americans to Greek and Latin education and the creative arts! And our easy to use CALENDAR of MORE DATES TO CELEBRATE:

Calendar PDF version

Calendar Slidedeck version

MORE IDEAS:

Perhaps you have read Phyllis Wheatley. Well, here is a FOLDER of early Latin writings by 4 more People of Color, including Native American and Black writers. They are a part of the history of Latin writing, too. Check out a new resource with Latin readings from two 17th century American Native tribal Latinists, as well as Sor Juana a well-recognized expert Latin poet living in 17th century Mexico, Francis Williams. Readings HERE.