This document, comprising volume 5, issues 1-3 of Learning Languages: The Journal of the National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL), includes the following articles: "Poverty, Race, and Foreign Language Immersion: Predictors of Math and English Language Arts Performance" (Stephen J. Caldas, Nicole Boudreaux); "Meet a Foreign Language Advocate" (Tara Gentry); "Excerpts from Joe Kiebesh's Keynote Speech at the NNELL Summer Conference"; "Let's Assess: Connecting Students, Parents, and Teachers" (Janet Kucerik); "Content-Based Language Learning--Why and How?" (Mihaela Brumen); "'Espanol para ti': A Video Program That Works" (Elena Steele, Holly Johnson); "Language and Culture Through SALSA" Greg Duncan). Regular features include the following: "Notes from the President";"Resource Information"; "Activities for Your Classroom"; "Classroom Resources"; "In Memoriam"; "Grant Information Announcements"; "NNELL News"; and "Calendar." This journal serves the early language learning profession by providing a medium for the sharing of information, ideas, and concerns of its members and readers. (KFT)