S6E7: Onward Together: The Energy Behind Language Advocacy & Collaboration with Joy Peyton

There’s a noticeable shift happening in language education—and it starts with where people are choosing to focus their attention. Instead of centering on challenges, Joy Peyton reflects on the energy she experienced at Language Advocacy Days, where educators, students, and advocates came together to share what’s working.

From stories of collaboration across schools to the growing presence of multilingual young people, this conversation highlights a movement that is gaining momentum. Language learning is no longer confined to classrooms—it’s alive in communities, shaped by real experiences, and strengthened through connection. As Joy puts it, the future depends on recognizing every contributor as an equal partner and moving forward together.

Episode 97 – Children Celebrate Their Heritage

Its About Language | Episode 97 | Children Celebrate Their Heritage

What an exciting episode! We continue celebrating Mother Language Day, hearing from young children, young adults, and adults on the importance of celebrating heritage, sounds, music, dance, food, and stories. These are pivotal times for the world and celebrating traditions together – this is how language is the pathway to bringing peace to the spirit of individuals.

Episode 81 – You Are Invited to… Celebrate Your Heritage.

When the world is changing, it can be hard to find your way. But what if you could follow your past and future simultaneously? What if you could see where you came from and where you’re going at the same time?

That’s exactly what Norah Jones and guest Joy Peyton discuss in episode 81 of It’s About Language. In this episode, they talk about heritage languages in the US and around the world, how people of all ages find their path to language and identity, and how that can inspire us.