World Language Week
Dear World Language Educators and programs in and outside of Nebraska, you are invited to participate in the 2026 Nebraska World Language Week (February 9– 15, 2026).
There are many ways to participate
Shine with Languages
February 9-15, 2026
Distinguished World Language Scholar Awards – Nebraskan students only
- World Language teachers nominate students for the award by December 15, 2025
- Nominated students submit the required materials by January 15, 2026
- Please check the flyer for details
- The results will be announced in March.
Student Language Spotlight
- Teachers lead students to vote for the best student learning evidence from their class.
- Teachers submit student work by February 1st, 2026
- All chosen student work will be posted on the World Language Week website
- Students will receive a certificate for providing their learning evidence
- Please check this flyer for details.
Virtual Campus visits (in target language) – language programs in and outside the U.S.
- Language programs submit proposals to NDE World Languages (chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov)
- Language programs create virtual campus visits in Target Language
- Language programs lead students in virtual campus visits during the NE World Language Week.
- Please contact chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov for details
Online interactive games/activities (Language-focused) – Teachers and students in and outside of Nebraska
- World Language teachers submit proposals to NDE World Languages (chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov)
- World Language teachers lead students in the online interactive games/ activities during the NE World Language Week.
- Please check the flyer for details
Virtual authentic cultural experience (Culture-Specific) – Teachers and students in and outside the U.S.
- World Language programs and teachers submit proposals to NDE World Languages (chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov)
- Language programs create virtual campus visits in Target Language
- Language programs lead students in virtual campus visits during the NE World Language Week.
- Please check the flyer for details
For more details, please contact chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov
