from Amanda Mendoza, KSWLA Advocacy Chair May 2026 KSWLA’s work in advocacy with JNCL-NCLIS is still paying off. Our team was informed that Representative Sharice Davids has decided to cosponsor H.R. 1572, the World LEAP Act. This is the first time that a Kansas Representative has made such a public showing of support for language programs, and in this case in particular, support for language educators. World LEAP builds on the success of WLARA, the bipartisan bill of Reps. J

Autumn Russell Goodland High School State - Silver Seal in Spanish Teachers: Rebecca Werthmann What motivated you to earn the Seal of Biliteracy? I was the first person in my family to take this test. I wanted to do well to show them how important this is to me. Teacher shout-out Mrs. Rebecca Werthmann, I want to thank her for being such an amazing teacher. [You are] someone I know I will always be able to rely on and for that I’m forever grateful. What are your plans after