During the Spring 2023 Semester TCLP exchange teacher Chang Jen-Yin, hosted at O B Gates Elementary School (Chesterfield, VA), established a Chinese Cultural Exhibition Center. The project was funded by a CLP grant awarded in Round 24. The project consisted of not only a Chinese New Year celebration event, but the creation of “reading corners” and a partnership with Ms. Chang’s home school in Taiwan.

On February 27, 2023, TCLP alumna Eman Bekheet, hosted at the International High School of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) from 2013-2014, accepted her award for her climate change lesson plan at the British Council award ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. She is one of 20 teacher educators awarded for their exemplary lesson plans as part of the Climate Action in Language Education Competition. Ms. Bekheet has been an active participant of the British Council’s Teach. Engage. Aspire.

The workshop opened at the American Councils office with remarks by Emmanuel Pimentel, Program Officer at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, and Zara Hovhannisyan, Director of Teacher Programs, followed by a welcome dinner and the awarding of contest prizes. On May 12, the exchange teachers attended two sessions led by guest presenters.

On March 29, 2023, TCLP exchange teacher Huang Hsin-Yi, hosted at East Voyager Academy (Charlotte, NC), presented at Winston-Salem State University’s World Language Day alongside six colleagues and students. Ms. Huang and other representatives of East Voyager Academy of Charlotte performed a traditional group fan dance and spoke on the specifics of Chinese tea culture and ceremonies.

While it is sad to say goodbye, we also know how excited you are to return to your family and friends in your home country. As alumni, please continue to share your achievements with TCLP.