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ATA is the largest professional association of translators and interpreters in the world with thousands of language experts in more than 100 countries.
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On March 14, ATA and five other professional associations representing language service providers issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s Executive Order 14224. Read the full statement: www.atanet.org/advocacy-out....

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👍 ATA’s Mastermind Program offers T&I mentoring designed to help you learn and develop professionally. Apply for the Mastermind Program at https://bit.ly/3YF3n3j! The deadline to apply is February 28--Don't go it alone!
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Mastermind Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming, education, and support.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Happy New Year from the American Translators Association! We wish you a wondrous start to 2026! 🎆🎊

Please note that ATA HQ is closed today in recognition of New Year's day.
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#HappyNewYear #2026
January 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The American Translators Association is excited to showcase our #2025 Year in Review! 🎉 Check it out, and give yourself a shoutout below if any of these included you! 😎
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December 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🗞️ The latest issue of 🌐 ATA Newsbriefs 🌐 out now! ATA members can find it in their inbox, or you can view it online at mailchi.mp/atanet.org/n...!
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#LangaugeAccess #LEP #ContinuingEducation #Certification #ATAPodcast #Community #International #xl8 #1nt #translator #interpreter #atanet
December 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🤖 Is AI always a safe and effective tool for language translation? It may seem like magic, but get the full context in this #ATACompass blog post: bit.ly/44Kb4Zn
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December 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Just in time for the holidays, the November-December Issue of The ATA Chronicle is now available at www.ata-chronicle.online!
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#Translation #Interpreting #Ai #Certification #Medical #Translators #Spanish #Language #HumanTranslation #SimultaneousInterpreting #xl8 #1nt #atanet
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Debate over world language education in Tennessee schools - Nashville Banner: nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/19/t... | Nashville Banner (11/19/25) | By Lillian Avedian
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Debate over world language education in Tennessee schools - Nashville Banner
Tennessee students and teachers push back against a proposal to reduce world language graduation requirement, emphasizing its importance in education.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
David Bellos, renowned scholar of French fiction and ‘totally brilliant translator,’ dies at age 80: www.princeton.edu/news/2025/11... | Princeton University (11/14/25) | By Jamie Saxon
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#Passion #Dedication #Honored #Educator #Translator #Interpreter #French #Scholar #xl8 #1nt
David Bellos, renowned scholar of French fiction and ‘totally brilliant translator,’ dies at age 80
His work grappled with the tricky nature of interpreting between languages and embraced the potential of language itself to help us understand the human condition.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎙️ Building community around your T&I niche or interests is a fantastic way to grow and learn. Enter ATA's Special Interest Groups (SIGs): www.atanet.org/podcast/e114...
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#Community #Linguist #Language #LanguageServices #Translator #Interpreter #Specialization #xl8 #1nt #atanet #ATAPodcast
December 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Great post shared by @atanet.org. It raises a crucial question: if #AI #translation is unreliable, does it actually have value? #genealogy #familyhistory
The Value of Human Translation - American Translators Association (ATA)
What is the value of human translation in an AI world? Learn about this and see examples in this ATA Compass article.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Don't miss our excellent webshop — 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 — this Saturday, 12/13, with 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝗼, CMI, interpreter trainer, and President of NCIHC!
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✅ CEUs: WA DSHS, WA AOC, OJD, IMIA/NBCMI, @cchicertify.bsky.social, @atanet.org 🙏
🎟️ $38 members, $68 nonmembers #1nt
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With Disabilities: www.edweek.org/policy-polit... | EducationWeek (10/30/25) | By Ileana Najarro
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How One State is Leading the Way for English Learners With Disabilities
Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Didn’t make it to Boston for #ATA66? Or want to revisit the insights everyone’s still talking about? Great news! 🎉 Nine distinguished sessions are now on demand from ATA66 in Boston: www.atanet.org/ata66/educat...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Costs of Instant Translation: AI might soon rob us of the thrill and challenge of cross-cultural conversation: www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1... | The Atlantic (11/10/25) | By Ross Benjamin
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The Costs of Instant Translation
AI might soon rob us of the thrill and challenge of cross-cultural conversation.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The latest article that just dropped on the @atanet.org Savvy Newcomer blog is chock-full of helpful advice for newcomers to the profession!

Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know www.atanet.org/starting-you...
Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Today, I shared with my Spanish III Honors class the workshops I attended at the @atanet.org conference this Friday and Saturday. Students paid close attention and asked thoughtful follow-up questions.

One asked if I could do the interpretation activity with them that I do with Spanish IV 💞💞💞…
October 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
New course launched for the next generation of creative translators: www.ox.ac.uk/news/feature... | University of Oxford (10/28/25)
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New course launched for the next generation of creative translators |
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November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of ATA's and the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation's (AFTI) annual and biennial awards at #ATA66! 🥳🏆 Learn more at www.atanet.org/about-us/honors-awards-program.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
What #ATA66 sessions should you attend for your business? 🤔 Danielle Maxson on ATA's Next Level blog has matched session descriptions with the needs of several fictional #translators and #interpreters to help decide: www.atanet.org/business-str...
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ATA66 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This week we cover some…
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October 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#ATABlogs | Read how professional etiquette can actually help to create a healthier work-life balance on ATA's The Savvy Newcomer: www.atanet.org/starting-you...
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#Professional #Etiquette #MentalHealth #Career #WorkLifeBalance #Freelance #Translator #Interpreter #xl8 #1nt
October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Trump Admin. Cuts Some Teacher-Training Grants for English Learners: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... | Education Week (9/25/25) | By Ileana Najarro
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Trump Admin. Cuts Some Teacher-Training Grants for English Learners
The Trump administration has cut funding for some English learner PD grants, sparking confusion and prompting appeals.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM