March is Women's Month!

At Linguistics Justice League, we’re proud to highlight and celebrate the 👩‍🔬 incredible women who have made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, and especially those who have paved the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in the world of language and technology.

💡 Did you know that many of the most innovative and influential voices in computational linguistics are women? 👩‍💻 From Karen Spärck Jones, who developed the concept of inverse document frequency, to Cynthia Breazeal, who is revolutionizing human-robot interaction, these women have made significant contributions to the field. Other notable names include Emily Bender, who developed the HPSG framework, and Kathleen McKeown, whose work on text summarization and natural language generation has had a significant impact on the field. Regina Barzilay has also made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of machine learning and computational biology. Let’s celebrate these brilliant women and the contributions they have made to the world of computational linguistics! 🎉

Linguistics Justice League recently presented the EduLang app to the Casa-Latina organization, which offers English Language Learning (ELL) classes to Spanish-speaking individuals. In an effort to enhance the learning experience for ELL students, the team added ten new bilingual books in Spanish and English to the EduLang app. This will provide students with a wider range of reading materials to improve their language skills.

In addition to expanding the content of the app, the Linguistics Justice League is also taking steps to improve its accessibility and security for all users. To achieve this, the team is updating their Android policies and switching to Typescript codebase. This change will not only ensure that the app is more secure, but also make it more user-friendly and accessible to a broader audience.

Overall, these updates to the EduLang app demonstrate the Linguistics Justice League’s commitment to providing the best possible learning experience for ELL students. With these improvements, the app will continue to be a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking individuals who are seeking to improve their English language skills.

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Attention students! 📣 Are you ready to make the most of your 🌞 summer or 🌷 spring break? Look no further! We’re excited to announce our internship program for high school and college students. We have open positions in 👨‍💻 UI design, 🖥️ software development, and 🎥 content creation.

Our internship program offers many benefits, including a 🕰️ flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work with other activities. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn 🤝 volunteer hours, which can be a great addition to your resume or college application. Plus, you’ll receive a 📜 recommendation letter from our team that will help you stand out in your future endeavors.

Not only will you be working with a 💪 motivated team, but you’ll also have the chance to bring our products to life and make a 🌍 real-world impact. Our interns play a crucial role in our projects, and we believe that your contributions can help us make a difference in the world.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and start your journey towards a fulfilling internship experience. Let’s make this summer or spring unforgettable! 🤩

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Sundari is a high school sophomore who has a diverse range of interests and passions. She is particularly drawn towards the fields of psychology and robotics, which reflect her curiosity about the workings of the human mind and the possibilities of technology. In addition to her academic pursuits, Sundari is also an avid dancer who finds joy in expressing herself through movement. She has a passion for various forms of dance, including classical Indian dance and contemporary styles, and enjoys performing in front of live audiences. Sundari's altruistic nature is also evident through her volunteering activities. She devotes her time and energy to various organizations, driven by a desire to make a positive impact in her community and the world. Her dedication to volunteering is a testament to her kind-heartedness and her belief in the power of collective action. Sundari hopes to pursue a career in STEM, which will enable her to combine her interests in psychology and robotics. She is excited about the endless possibilities that exist in these fields, and aspires to use her knowledge and skills to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Her ambition and passion make her a promising candidate for success in the future. Sundari's interest in Linguistics Justice League is driven by her passion for promoting social justice and equality. She believes that language is a powerful tool that can be used to uphold or challenge social norms and structures.

 Linguistics Justice League is proud to support two important initiatives aimed at fostering equity and opportunity for all students! We stand with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Agency, Region 9 and Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal in their vision of Dual Language for All by 2030.

Under this initiative, all students in Washington will have access to dual language education and the chance to become proficient in two or more languages. Multilingual/English learners and American Indian and Alaska Native students will be prioritized for at least half of the seats in dual language programs to ensure equity and prevent opportunity gaps.
At Linguistics Justice League, we understand the importance of linguistic diversity and the benefits it brings to individuals and society as a whole. We fully support the Sequential biliteracy model used by the Bethel School District Dual Language 50:50 Model and the Simultaneous biliteracy model used by Highline Public Schools Dual Language.

Let’s work together towards a more inclusive and multilingual future!

Please watch this video to findout how Highline Public Schools is implementing the dual language programs for elementary kids.

Many educators feel that ChatGPT can be misused by students, as students could be too dependent on it. Too much dependence on ChatGPT can kill students independent and creative thinking. Another problem is that students can rely on ChatGPT to generate content that they falsely attribute to themselves. Thus, they fall into copyright infringement and plagiarism. A third problem is that students could misuse data that they had collected from ChatGPT.

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