Chinese Language Initiatives

During his trip to China, President Obama emphasized the importance of human connections, particularly among young people, and called on 100,000 Americans to study in China in the next four years. Here's what American education leaders shou

How six critical qualities--Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, and Meaning--make learning come alive.

Practical advice for teachers and school leaders on how to create a meaningful school partnerships.

China’s diversity is a point of fascination for students. This essay encourages not only the teaching <i>of</i> Chinese language, but also teaching <i>about</i> the languages of China as one means to explore China's multifaceted cultures.

Why American schools urgently need to raise the number of students who can demonstrate a functional proficiency in Chinese.

Schools need Chinese teachers--get certified and start teaching.

Practical advice on how to find, formalize and sustain US-China school partnerships, and all the benefits that can come out of it.

There's an estimated 200% growth in Chinese language programs in the United States in just four years. Read about other interesting trend data.