Education

Student Leaders Exchange

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:08:17 -0500

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Established 2004; Upcoming Program Dates to China: June 23-July 8, 2011

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Top teens from U.S. and China exchange views

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June 23, 2011 - July 8, 2011

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Program inaugurated in 2004
12 students in each direction annually
American participants must be current year’s Presidential Scholars

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For two weeks each year, outstanding senior high school students from the United States and China put down their books and see firsthand what life is like in the other country.

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The China SLE was seriously one of the defining experiences of my life thus far, if not THE defining experience. It had a perfect balance of tourism, education, fun, academics, discussion, international experience, and free time to see the country through the eyes of a resident…. Just, WOW.

Stepping Forth into the World: Edward Rhoads

nick mcburney — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:07:22 -0600

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March 15, 2011

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Historian Edward Rhoads discusses the first group of Chinese students in the U.S.

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March 15, 2011

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Former University of Texas professor Edward Rhoads gives a lecture on his new book Stepping Forth into the World about the fascinating history of the first 120 Chinese students to study in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century.

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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 2010-2011 academic year. Upcoming Program Dates: 2011-2012 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 fifteen 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; Last held: July 3 - July 29, 2011

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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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Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It 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: November 6 - 19, 2010; Upcoming Program Dates: TBA

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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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Master Teachers China Seminar

Jon Lowet — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:18:23 -0500

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Established 2007; last held June 23, 2008. Upcoming program dates: TBD

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Committee briefs country's outstanding secondary school educators about China

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June 22, 2008 - June 25, 2007

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A cross-section of educators, hand- picked by the top students in the United States, learn more about China and U.S.-China relations at the annual Master Teacher China Seminar.

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Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:08:45 -0500

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Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: April/May 2009

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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An exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

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Scholar Orientation Program

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:39:57 -0500

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Established: 1980; last held 2002

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First wave of Chinese scholars learn about U.S.

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December 31, 1979 - December 31, 2001

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Number of participants since program's inception: 1145

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Committee-organized study tour program supplements the academic training Chinese scholars and students already receive while studying at U.S. institutions by giving greater exposure to America’s history, culture, and key institutions.

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University and College Presidents Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:07:45 -0500

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Program Dates: November 8-29, 1974

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Committee escorts first group of U.S. university presidents to China

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November 7, 1974 - November 28, 1974

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11 university and college presidents participating on 3-week study tour

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Academic exchange with the People’s Republic reaches new heights as U.S. delegation visits China, and is received by then Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping.

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The Visionaries: Ping Pong Diplomacy

marc berger — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:28:47 -0600

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NCUSCR documentary airs on PBS stations nationwide

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A one-hour docu-mentary on the history and work of the National Committee created by The Visionaries will air in two parts starting in January, 2012.