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International Educators from Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and Thailand Visit U.S. Schools
From American Councils for International Education
A News Story from Elise Villemez, Senior Program Officer, Educational Seminars and Kyler Randall, Program Associate, Educational Seminars October 10-13, 2012, nearly 100 educators from Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and Thailand gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Educational Seminars program orientation that opened the three-week U.S. portion of the exchange. The educators, including principals and department heads of English, Math, and Science, participated in cross-cultural and global education training sessions as well as guided planning opportunities designed to prepare for their individual programs across the U.S.

ISPIT Program Holds Streetball Festival for Tajik Girls and Looks to the Future
From American Councils for International Education
A News Story from Amy Holter, Program Associate, Higher Education Programs In late August 2012, the International Sports Programming Initiative (ISPIT) conducted a two-day streetball festival for girls ages 12-16 who live in three districts outside of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The streetball festival was a chance for the girls to demonstrate their skills through healthy competition, and to gather public support for an expansion of their streetball league.

U.S. General Wesley Clark Salutes Kosovo American Education Fund Program
From American Councils for International Education
More than 300 attendees and distinguished guests gathered for “An Evening with General Wesley K. Clark” on Thursday, October 18 at the Emerald Hotel in Prishtina, Kosovo. The guest list comprised an exclusive and high profile group including Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga, President of Kosovo, Deputy Prime Minister Mimoza Kusari-Lila, Minister of Interior Bajram Rexhepi, U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Tracey Ann Jacobson, USAID Mission Director Maureen Shauket, and University of Prishtina Rector Mr. Ibrahim Gashi.

The American Councils 2011 Annual Report is Available.
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Thanks to all who contributed. You can find the Annual Report here.

American Councils Moldova Celebrates 20 Years with an Open House Event
From American Councils for International Education
A News Story from Daniela Munca-Aftanev, Executive Director, American Councils Moldova American Councils Moldova celebrated 20th anniversary in Chisinau, Moldova, and 19 years since the first Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program finalist traveled to the U.S., with an open house event. Around 100 visitors attended the event throughout the day, including potential students, schoolteachers, university professors, researchers, legislative professionals, and NGO members who were interested in studying at the American Language Center subdivision. The open house visitors had the opportunity to attend professional development sessions, to speak with staff, and to learn more about the international education programs administered by American Councils.