Education

National Chinese Language Conference

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April 12–14, 2012 in Washington, DC

State of the Field:

Proficiency, Sustainability, and Beyond

Asia Society and the College Board are pleased to announce the 5th annual National Chinese Language Conference. This year's NCLC will focus on the State of the Field and strategies to ensure student proficiency, program sustainability, and much more!

With a wide offering of preconference events and a rich conference program, NCLC is the premier conference dedicated to the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture. Last year, 1,200 participants from across K–16 education came together to share best practices in technology, program development, teacher training, and sustainable partnerships.

Submit a Session Proposal

The success of the National Chinese Language Conference is built upon the innovation, best practices, and shared experiences of educators and administrators in the field. Share your ideas and successes by leading a session at NCLC 2012. The Request for Proposals is now open – submit a proposal today!

Learn more and find updates at www.AsiaSociety.org/NCLC.

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 10:22

Hangzhou Foreign Language School officials visit Minnesota Department of Education

Over the years, the Minnetonka School District and Minnesota have had a relationship and teacher agreement with Hangzhou Foreign language school, located about 108.5 miles southwest of Shanghai, China. On October 27th, a delegation of six education officials from China visited the Minnesota Department of Education to renew the Minnesota-China Teacher Exchange Program Agreement. The success of the Teacher Exchange Program over the last 25+ years provided the foundation for Minnetonka to become the state's leader in Mandarin Chinese Education at the K-12 level.

Thursday, 01 December 2011 16:49

St. Therese Chinese Catholic School Earns a Blue Ribbon School Award

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By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer

The significance of St. Therese Chinese Catholic School (STCCS) earning a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School Award is that less than 10 years ago, it faced the possibility that it might not survive. As the only Chinese Catholic school in the Midwest, it has encountered many challenges and changes since its founding in 1941.

Monday, 21 November 2011 18:45

Teaching Chinese Teachers: Jan Kittok

By Jodi Yim James, Staff Writer

Janice Holter Kittok has recently been the World Languages Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education. She is currently the Content Lead for World Languages in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Kittok has 30 years of experience as a K-12 teacher, college instructor, dean, and educational leader. She has won many professional honors and awards. She also serves on professional boards. Kittok holds Minnesota K-12 Principal and Spanish Licenses.

Monday, 10 October 2011 15:20

和

By Jodi Yim James

In China’s Beijing Olympics opening ceremony the Hanzi character of 和, “hé”, meaning harmony, was significantly a part of the beautiful eye-candy display. Indeed, harmony is an important value of Chinese culture. This particular character also means “and” so it is one of the first characters that students of the Chinese language learn. When world-renowned Chinese film director designed the 2008 opening ceremonies, surely he intended for 和 to figure prominently.

Sunday, 09 October 2011 08:32