Margot Landman

CHINA Town Hall

Jon Lowet — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:39:19 -0500

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Established 2007; next held Monday, October 18, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. EST

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A national day of programming, CHINA Town Hall connects public with China policymakers and specialists

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October 18, 2010

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39 venues in the U.S. and Greater China participated in the 2009 CHINA Town Hall

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Dozens of venues across the U.S. join live webcast with Ambassador Jon Huntsman and host discussions of local interest with on-site China experts.

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U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:01:49 -0500

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Established 1996; current 2009-2010 academic year. Upcoming Program Dates: 2010-2011 academic year

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Teachers cross borders to promote language learning and cultural understanding

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December 31, 2008 - August 31, 1996

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For thirteen years, the U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program has promoted cross-cultural education. Sending American K-12 teachers to China and bringing Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States, the program has fostered the development of language and culture programs at schools across the United States and China.

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Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:59:04 -0500

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Established 1981; Upcoming Program Dates: June 26 - July 26, 2010

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

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December 30, 2008

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The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program sends American educators to China for four weeks every summer. This program, which has been administered by the National Committee since 1981, provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

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Education Delegations to the United States

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:47:32 -0500

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Established 1980; Last Held: April 17 - 30, 2010; Upcoming Program Dates: Fall, 2010

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Chinese school administrators visit U.S. to study education reform

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October 25, 2008

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Number of participants since the program's inception: Approximately 690

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Twice annual education delegations visit American schools, federal government agencies, and education-related NGOs to learn about innovations and challenges in the U.S. education system, with an eye toward applying this knowledge in a Chinese context.

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Legal Aid Internship Program

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:24:40 -0500

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Program Dates: February 27- April 3, 2005

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Chinese legal aid professionals experience American legal sector

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A combined study tour and internship placement provides opportunities for seven Chinese legal aid administrators to observe the administration and governance of American legal service organizations.