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- Across the Globe May 29, 2012 American Councils Editorial Staff Senate Hearing Addresses Benefits of Overseas Immersion for the Work Force of the Future WASHINGTON, D.C. May 21, 2012 Senior government officials and leaders in international education were convened on Monday to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, chaired by Hawaii Senator Daniel Akaka.
- Across the Globe May 15, 2012 By American Councils Editorial Staff American Councils and NCEEER to Collaborate More Closely in Postdoctoral Research WASHINGTON — American Councils for International Education announced a new strategic partnership with the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER). In a new collaborative agreement between the two organizations, Dr. David Patton, a Vice President at American Councils, has been formally appointed as the new President of NCEEER, while continuing in his current role at American Councils.
- Across the Globe April 09, 2012 By American Councils Editorial Staff Nevada Teacher Builds Chinese Language Program Why is it surprising that Denise Tatum is an accomplished Chinese instructor? She has not followed the typical path of an English teacher, mother of two, and a part-time Wal-Mart hairdresser. However, last summer, the Nevada teacher completed her fifth Chinese immersion program by participating in American Councils' Intensive Summer Language Institute (ISLI) for Chinese Teachers. By providing advanced Chinese and Arabic training, the ISLI program enables passionate teachers like Denise Tatum to cultivate critical K-12 language programs in the US.
- Across the Globe March 12, 2012 American Councils Editorial Staff Eurasia FLEX Alumni Provide Knowledge and Hope on World AIDS Day
- Across the Globe December 20, 2011 American Councils Editorial Staff Hillary Rodham Clinton Commends FLEX Alumni Leaders in Tajikistan On her visit to Tajikistan in October, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton commended FLEX alumni and other young leaders for their commitment to creating a better future for Tajikistan. The town hall meeting in Dushanbe's Ismaili Center focused on women, youth, and building civil society.
- Across the Globe September 27, 2011 American Councils Editorial Staff American Students Get a Surprise Visit from the President of China