U.S. Department of Education

Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

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

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Established 1981; last held June 24 - July 28, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

Event Date

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 Delegation to the United States

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

Date

Established 1980; last held October 13-26, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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

Date Inaugurated

October 25, 2008

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Number of participants since the program's inception: Approximately 650

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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.