- Last month, American Councils welcomed an esteemed group of six space policy and science leaders from the Republic of Korea as one of eight National Program Agencies of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). During their project, “Space Diplomacy and Regional Security,” the cohort traveled across the U.S. for eleven days to discuss best practices in strategic planning and policymaking for cooperative space projects. In Washington, DC, participants explored federal space… Read More
- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- The Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowships support highly motivated and deserving individuals who have completed at least one year of Korean language study (or the equivalent) and plan to participate in American Councils’ new Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP), hosted by Chungbuk National University. Applicants should demonstrate the academic and personal qualities necessary to succeed on, and benefit from, the program. Applicants will also demonstrate a strong commitment to the study… Read More
- The annual TCLP Orientation began on August 3 and, over the course of nine days, the exchange teachers participated in a variety of in-person sessions to prepare them to effectively transition into their schools and communities. Throughout the Orientation, the exchange teachers attended pedagogical sessions on lesson planning, differentiated instruction, total physical response (TPR), assessment and cooperative learning.The exchange teachers also visited the National Portrait Gallery, where… Read More
- It would not be an exaggeration that one of my best and most successful experiences in practicing new grammar and words came during the course of the RLASP online program! In some ways, I like to imagine that the physical distance between everyone inspired us to work even harder to connect and contribute to an environment of immersion. - Keenan Overa To read Keenan's profile click here This December American Councils Study Abroad will host a series of webinars to help students across… Read More
- Washington, D.C. - The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has awarded a cooperative agreement to American Councils and its consortium partners (the American Council of Young Political Leaders, the International City/County Management Association, University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) $4.2 million to manage the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP). YSEALI PFP will offer 200… Read More
- American Councils hosted a successful silent auction and open house last week, raising more than $28,000, which will be used to provide scholarships to diligent students studying the culture and language of Taiwan. The 8th annual event, presented in partnership with the Taipei Economic Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO), was hosted at AC headquarters in DC. Following this year's theme, A Taste of Taiwan, the evening included traditional food, drinks… Read More
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