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2018 National Chinese Language Conference

From Classrooms to Careers

Skyridge High School students Spencer Baird and Emily Jensen perform at the opening plenary for the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Skyridge High School students Spencer Baird and Emily Jensen perform at the opening plenary for the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Skyridge High School students Spencer Baird and Emily Jensen at the opening plenary for the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Skyridge High School students Spencer Baird and Emily Jensen at the opening plenary for the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Utah Governor Gary Herbert speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Utah Governor Gary Herbert speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Utah Senator Howard Stephenson speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Utah Senator Howard Stephenson speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Asia Society Vice President of Education Tony Jackson speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Asia Society Vice President of Education Tony Jackson speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

The National Youth Orchestra of China performs at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

The National Youth Orchestra of China performs at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

College Board Vice President Linda Liu speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

College Board Vice President Linda Liu speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Hanban Executive Deputy Director-General Zhao Guocheng speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Hanban Executive Deputy Director-General and Confucius Institute Headquarters Deputy Chief Executive Zhao Guocheng speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

US-China Strong Foundation CEO John Holden speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

US-China Strong Foundation CEO John Holden speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Student MCs Jane Sandberg and Ammon Oyler at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Student MCs Jane Sandberg and Ammon Oyler at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

A breakout session at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

College Board Chief of Membership, Governance, and Global Higher Education and Secretary of the Corporation Jim Montoya

College Board Chief of Membership, Governance, and Global Higher Education and Secretary of the Corporation Jim Montoya

College Board Director of Chinese Learning Initiatives and Culture Bob Davis speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

College Board Director of Chinese Learning Initiatives and Culture Bob Davis speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Asia Society China Learning Initiatives Director Jeff Wang speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Asia Society China Learning Initiatives Director Jeff Wang speaks at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

2018 National Chinese Language Conference participants chat in the conference exhibit hall

2018 National Chinese Language Conference participants chat in the conference exhibit hallv

2018 National Chinese Language Conference participants chat in the conference exhibit hall

2018 National Chinese Language Conference participants chat in the conference exhibit hall

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Ying Jin, the 2018 National Language Teacher of the Year named by ACTFL, asks a question during one of the plenary sessions at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Ying Jin, the 2018 National Language Teacher of the Year named by ACTFL, asks a question during one of the plenary sessions at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Panelists at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Canyon School District students perform at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Canyon School District students perform at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Attendees at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

Attendees at the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

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SALT LAKE CITY, May 30, 2018 – More than 1,300 educators from around the world convened in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 11th annual National Chinese Language Conference. The three-day conference was hosted by Asia Society and the College Board, and in cooperation with Hanban, from May 17–19, 2018. Over the course of three days, educators participated in more than 100 workshops and presentations, visited schools across the Salt Lake City metro region, and enjoyed engaging plenary sessions and performances.

The conference's theme, "From Classrooms to Careers," examined how learning Chinese can be a large part of helping students find success in their future careers—but that it cannot be taught in a vacuum. The conference's third plenary session tackled this topic, discussing why learning Chinese is not enough—students must also be expert in another field, able to carry themselves in that field in Mandarin.

The conference celebrated the progress the U.S. has made in the development of Mandarin immersion programs and highlighted Utah's key role in that effort. Further, it explored how Chinese language programs are shaping a new generation of American youth who are ready to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of a dynamic and global economy.

Key figures in government, education, and U.S.-China relations spoke at the conference, including:

  • Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah;
  • Howard Stephenson, Utah State Senator;
  • Tony Jackson, Vice President of Education and Director of the Center for Global Education at Asia Society;
  • Linda Liu, Vice President, International, The College Board;
  • Zhao Guocheng, Executive Deputy Director-General at Hanban;
  • John Holden, CEO of the U.S.-China Strong Foundation; and
  • Stacy Lyon, Utah Chinese Dual Language Immersion Director at Utah State Office of Education.

Read more about the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference in the articles listed below.

Read More About the 2018 National Chinese Language Conference

  • NCLC18 Opening Plenary

    From Classrooms to Careers

    At a time when communication between Chinese and Americans is more important than ever, nearly 1,300 educators coming from across the U.S. and the globe got a warm Utah welcome at the 11th annual National Chinese Language Conference.
  • NCLC18 Plenary 3

    Building a Globally Fluent Workforce

    It turns out that speaking Chinese is no longer all it takes to get ahead in a world of increased engagement between the United States and China.
  • NCLC18 Plenary 4

    Utah's Chinese Dual Language Immersion Program

    Utah is a leader in Chinese language education in the U.S., with 11,000 students in Chinese dual language immersion programs at 55 schools and 10 more coming next year.
  • NCLC18 Plenary 2

    Chinese Language Education: A Global Perspective

    Educators bringing Chinese language instruction to Brazil, Canada, England, France, and Singapore compared their experiences—both tough and hopeful.

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