“Make no mistake: multilingualism is a superpower.” — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
In schools and communities around the world, bilingual leaders are transforming education—creating learning environments that honor identity, foster equity, and prepare students to thrive in a multilingual world.
Champions of Multilingual Futures will bring together voices of school and system leaders who are shaping the next generation of multilingual education. Through engaging, accessible narratives, contributors will share how they have founded, led, and sustained Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and multilingual programs that center students’ linguistic and cultural strengths.
This volume invites storytelling grounded in practice and purpose—writing that is both personal and visionary. Contributors may write in English or French.
Themes for Contribution
We invite chapters that explore one or more of the following areas through narrative, reflection, or case study:
1. Leadership for Equity and Belonging
How bilingual and multilingual leaders reimagine schools to center diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence. Contributions may explore leadership practices that advance equitable outcomes and foster a culture of belonging for all learners.
(Focus: vision, policy, leadership mindset)
2. Creating and Sustaining Programs
Strategies for launching, scaling, and transforming dual language and multilingual programs. Authors may examine issues of policy navigation, funding, curriculum design, and community partnerships that ensure long-term sustainability.
(Focus: implementation and sustainability)
3. Teaching, Learning, and Identity
Exploring how multilingual experiences shape teaching practices, learner identities, and professional growth. Contributions may address culturally responsive pedagogy, translanguaging, and teacher identity in multilingual contexts.
(Focus: classroom practice and identity)
4. Community and Collaboration
Partnerships with families, educators, and advocacy networks to strengthen the social and cultural fabric of multilingual education. Submissions may focus on family engagement, community-based research, or collaborative leadership models.
(Focus: engagement and relational trust)
5. Challenges and Future Visions
Critical analyses of systemic barriers and innovative visions for equitable and sustainable multilingual education. Authors may highlight policy reform, advocacy, or research that reimagines the future of language education.
(Focus: policy barriers and innovation)
6. Innovation and Global Competence
Leveraging technology, intercultural understanding, and global perspectives to prepare students as bilingual global citizens. Chapters may explore digital tools, intercultural curricula, and global-minded leadership in multilingual schools.
(Focus: 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and global leadership)
Authors are encouraged to weave together personal narrative, professional reflection, and broader insight, avoiding overly technical language or academic structure (e.g., “Methodology” or “Findings”). The goal is to invite all readers—educators, parents, policymakers, and advocates—into the story.
Who May Contribute
This call welcomes school and system leaders—principals, assistant principals, superintendents, district administrators, and program directors—as well as teacher-leaders, researchers, and community advocates engaged in multilingual education worldwide.
Collaborative or duo-authored chapters (e.g., principal + teacher, administrator + parent) are encouraged.
Submission Guidelines
Component Requirement
Abstract: Up to 250 words summarizing your proposed chapter
Author Biography: 100 words per author (include name, role, and affiliation if desired)
Full Chapter: 5,000–8,000 words (including references)
Style and Tone: Conversational yet informed; accessible to a global audience
References: Use concise footnotes with full APA-style entries in a collective reference list
Formatting: Calisto MT font – Body 11 pt / Title 14 pt / Subheadings 11 pt; grayscale visuals welcome
Languages: English or French
Timeline (2025–2027)
Milestone Deadline
Abstract + Bio Due March 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance March 30, 2026
Full Manuscript Due August 30, 2026
Peer Review & Revisions September – November 2026
Final Manuscript to Publisher December 15, 2026
Book Launch May 1, 2027
Submission and Contact
Please send abstracts and manuscripts to
📧 editors-leadership@calec.org
Subject line: Champions of Multilingual Futures – Submission
For questions or collaboration inquiries, contact the editorial team at www.calec.org.
Why Contribute
By sharing your story, you join a global community of educators, advocates, and visionaries advancing the cause of multilingualism and educational justice. Together, we will showcase how leadership grounded in language, equity, and community transforms not only schools—but lives.
Edited by Bertrand Tchoumi and Fabrice Jaumont Published by TBR Books / The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC) Projected Publication Date: May 1, 2027 (School Principals’ Day)
