New Open Access title: Language Programming in Rural and Regional Victoria

Language Programming in Rural and Regional Victoria:
Making Space for Local Viewpoints in Policy Development is now available via Open Access!

The article offers a fresh perspective on language education policies in Australia by highlighting the unique challenges faced by rural and regional schools. Through Q methodology, the team uncovered the influential role of school principals in shaping language program provision.

This study not only sheds light on the discursive barriers to policy implementation but also emphasizes the need for policy to reflect the realities of these communities, and key implications for those committed to equitable provision of languages education.