Mission and Vision

The Multilingual Education Hall of Fame exists to honor, preserve, and elevate the leaders whose work has expanded what is possible for multilingual learners.

We recognize individuals whose scholarship, advocacy, policy leadership, and practice have shaped educational systems, strengthened communities, and advanced access to opportunities.

Our vision is to create a living hub of information, research, practice and conversation around multilingual education—one that honors the past, informs the present, and shapes the future.

By elevating the contributions of the inductees and making their work more visible, multilingual education moves from the margins to the mainstream; creating the foundation for a strong, future-ready public school system, a more connected society, and a stronger economy.

Core Values:

Our work is grounded in a shared belief that multilingual and multicultural education strengthens learners, communities, and the future of public education. These values guide how we collaborate, recognize impact, and move ideas into action.

• Advancing the Common Good – Prioritizing the educational and societal benefits of multilingual education for all.
• Fostering Discourse – Encouraging open, respectful, and productive dialogue.
• Embracing Differences – Valuing diverse perspectives, languages, and lived experiences.
• Ensuring Coherence Across Research, Policy, and Practice —Driving sustainable and measurable progress by centering research on field-driven priorities and aligning policy and implementation around evidence. 
• Committing to Access and Opportunity – Advancing work that expands access to opportunities and improves outcomes for multilingual learners at scale.
• Celebrating Excellence – Recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and achievement in multilingual education.