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American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture. This website provides a variety of engaging materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for students in the classroom. Both teachers and students will find new ways to practice English and learn more about the United States. The Office of English Language Programs in Washington, D.C. provides academic expertise, advisory and consultative assistance, as well as materials and...

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The Exchange Alumni website is a key resource for alumni who wish to advance their efforts, their community, and our world. Membership to this exclusive online community grants access to: Network with alumni leaders in your community and around the world Access a variety of subscription-only newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals online  for free Tap into professional development resources, including mentorship programs

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ECA’s Collaboratory applies innovative approaches to support and enhance the U.S. Department of State’s educational, cultural and professional exchange programs. They help expand the reach and impact of existing programs by developing new types of programming and connecting colleagues with external partners. The Collaboratory team works with domestic offices and embassies around the world to design and pilot innovative programs and to enhance traditional public diplomacy with creative ideas and problem ...

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Topics: Science, Technology, and Innovation

The ancient and historic monuments, objects, and archaeological sites of the world enrich and inform today's societies, and help connect us to our cultural origins. The Department's Cultural Heritage Center specializes in the protection and preservation of these irreplaceable resources, working on many fronts to safeguard the patrimony of other countries.

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Disability inclusion is central to building mutual understanding among peoples and nations. This page features stories of people meeting challenges; stories that indeed prove diversity is our strength, and that everyone provides important contributions. The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has long been committed to the inclusion of U.S. citizens and citizens abroad with disabilities participating in international exchange. This commitment dates back to 1995, when ECA ...

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Regions: United States

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in 178 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campu...

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MOOC Camp are facilitated discussions around massive open online courses (MOOCs), Open Courseware, and other free online courses. They are hosted at  U.S. Embassies , Consulates, American Spaces, and other public spaces around the world. Facilitated discussions are led by alumni who have participated in U.S. government exchange programs, such as the Fulbright program, and U.S. Embassy staff, who are familiar with the course materials and volunteer their time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates in more t...

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Regions: United States

Topics: Science, Technology, and Innovation

Bring the world into your home, family and community by hosting an international high school exchange student. By hosting a student for a few weeks or an academic year, you’ll share cultures and form bonds that last a lifetime. These extraordinary young people from countries all over the world receive a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to attend local high schools and live with families in urban, rural, and suburban communities in all 50 states. These exchang...

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The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has long-standing partnerships with organizations that advance foreign relations and people-to-people diplomacy.

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Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of efforts to build ever-strengthening relations between the United States and other nations. Sports diplomacy uses the universal passion for sports as a way to transcend linguistic and sociocultural differences and bring people together. Participation in sports teaches leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives. Sports diplomacy exchanges increase dialogue and cultural understanding between p...

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Regions: United States

As Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “American Students studying abroad play a key role as citizen ambassadors. They tell the American story and demonstrate American values and ideals to the entire world. Nothing can replace the people-to-people connections that happen when our young people study abroad. Let’s work together to provide more such opportunities to Americans of all backgrounds.” Young Americans studying abroad experience the world and begin to form networks that will enhance their prospec...

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Regions: United Kingdom

“100,000 Strong in the Americas” is an initiative to increase international study in Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of “100,000 Strong in the Americas” is to foster region-wide prosperity through greater international exchange of students, who are our future leaders and innovators.The purpose of the 100,000 Strong is to foster region-wide prosperity through greater international exchange of students, who are our future leaders and innovators.

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Exchange programs are empowering women and girls to create better societies. No country can get ahead if it leaves half of its people behind. This is why the United States believes that gender equality is critical to our shared goals of prosperity, stability, and peace. The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors academic, professional, and cultural exchange programs to educate, empower, and equip women and girls with the tools and resources that may be lacking or inacce...

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Regions: United States

Topics: Global Women's Issues, Science, Technology, and Innovation