Hailing from southern California, Leigh didn't grow up speaking Chinese. But she took a leap of faith and studied abroad in China to learn one of the world's most critical languages.
Category: Language Matters
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Language NewsTamer Elsharkawy, a teacher from Egypt, is spending a year teaching Arabic in a DC classroom.
Language NewsAccording to the US Census Bureau, 21 percent of Americans reported speaking a language other than English at home in 2015.
Across the GlobeAmerican leaders are not as globally aware as their international counterparts.
Language NewsArabic is more than a language it connects the cultures, economies, and realities of at least twenty countries in a region at center stage in world affairs today.
Across the GlobeFrom climate change to global health to business practices to transparency and merit-based educational systems, our lives are touched by international education.
Language NewsAs International Education Week comes to a close, we must ensure that all students leave our classrooms and campuses with the skills to work with their counterparts in other countries and in our own increasingly diverse communities, for a safer and more prosperous world.
AnnouncementsRedefine world-class in your school by hosting a K-12 educator from across the globe. This is the last call for applications to host!
Language NewsThe Portland study was able to compare students who were randomly assigned to the district's dual-language programs with students who did not receive such instruction.
Across the GlobeMore and more US students are exploring the Russian speaking world, and a steadily rising number of Russian students are entering US institutions of higher education.
Language NewsThe United States is the second biggest investor in African economies behind France. More Americans should learn to speak languages native to the African continent.
Language NewsWe believe that more American students should prepare for a global workforce. In 2014, more than half-a-million US job postings sought foreign language proficiency from its candidates. That's no surprise, considering that one-in-three midsized to large companies are working with a global clientele. Despite this trend, only 10 percent of American students study abroad and even fewer (7 percent) enroll in a foreign language course.