ad-voc-ate - n. 1. One who pleads the cause of another 2. One who defends or espouses any cause by argument;
ad-voc-ate - v.t. To plead in favor of; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
Be sure to visit our Advocacy Pages often as we will have everything you need to keep informed!
MaFLA's Advocacy webpages . . .
Local Advocacy - Provide members with material to explain the benefits of foreign language education, publicize department activities, and defend local programs. Tools and templates for member use.
State Advocacy - Inform members about initiatives and policies that affect foreign language education in Massachusetts as well as how to contact state legislators about them.
National News - Report the latest news from Washington and the nation about foreign language education. Look here for national position papers and initiatives.
Research - Find new and archived research in support of foreign language study, websites for teachers and parents, and program development information.
