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American Councils and The RAND Corporation Investigate Effects of Dual-Language Immersion on Student Achievement
From American Councils for International Education
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 9, 2012—American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the award of a new, three-year research grant from the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. In partnership with the RAND Corporation and Portland Public Schools, American Councils launched a study on July 2, 2012, entitled “The Effect of Dual-Language Immersion on Student Achievement in the Portland Public Schools,” that will examine the effect of dual-language immersion on student achievement in English language arts, mathematics, and science. The link between foreign language study and educational performance in other K-12 subject areas is a matter of concern for educational policymakers and educators in many countries.

Ambassador Taylor Says Goodbye to Youth Exchange and Study Students, Applauding Their Contribution to American Perspectives
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Future Leaders Exchange Program Hosts Capitol Hill Reception to Celebrate Twenty Years!
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Russian Academics Explore Innovative Teaching and Learning Technology in the U.S.
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In mid-April, American Councils for International Education hosted faculty and administrators from Moscow’s National University of Science and Technology (MISIS) in Washington, D.C. for the first stage of a two-week professional development program that explored effective uses of technology in higher education. On the delegation’s agenda, American Councils set up meetings at institutions such as the U.S. Department of Education, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the University of Maryland, and The George Washington University.

NESA UGRAD Students Share Academic Exchange Experience and Future Plans to Change the World
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On March 31, 2012, seventy-nine participants from the Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program (NESA UGRAD) gathered at the University of Missouri for a re-entry workshop where they reflected on their study abroad experiences in the U.S., prepared for returning to their home countries, and shared their future aspirations.