SpotlightDirector Kathleen Ennis Leads Spring 2010 Delegation to ChinaFor the past fifteen years, Primary Source has been at the forefront of elementary and secondary education about China. In addition to providing an extensive series of seminars on Chinese history and culture, the organization has brought nearly 1000 educators to experience China for themselves. In April 2010, the organization will continue its leadership in this arena with the third in a series of travel delegations designed to engage school leaders in education about China. In partnership with EF Education, Primary Source's Executive Director, Kathleen Ennis, will lead a group of Massachusetts school leaders on a specialized tour of the Chinese education system. "The relationship between the United States and China will be of the utmost importance to the world in the coming years," noted Ms. Ennis. "It is critical for Americans to gain firsthand knowledge of China and its people. In order for our students to be prepared for life and work in our interconnected world, our school leaders must pave the way for international connections." The Massachusetts Educational Delegation to China will explore the contemporary Chinese educational system through school visits, formal exchanges with Chinese education professionals, and planned meetings with officials from China's Ministry of Education. Over the course of the ten-day trip, participants will also visit historic and cultural sites in Beijing, Xi'an, and Hong Kong.
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