ABSTRACT
This chapter describes an initiative in the state of Washington, Languages Without Borders, that seeks to improve access to education for all languages, prioritizing Indigenous and less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). It outlines several creative approaches to expand access to LCTL learning in both higher education and K–12 for language learners seeking credit. The initiative also aims to find avenues to create and preserve LCTL programs. Additional ways to credential language proficiency beyond granting credits on a transcript are provided. Finally,next steps are identified, exploring proposed legislation that can serve as a model for other groups.
