ACLS Celebrates Year of the Horse with “Essence of China”

By David Li, bostonese.com Acton, Mass., Feb. 10, 2014, — The Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) hosted a day-long Chinese New Year Celebration gala on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the RJ Grey Junior High School. Close to 1,000 ACLS teachers, students, parents and local residents attended this annual event. Dance performance by ACLS students (all… Continue reading ACLS Celebrates Year of the Horse with “Essence of China”

White House Announces Major Progress toward ConnectED Goal for K-12 Education

Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2014, — Today, following up on his call to action, the President is announcing major progress toward realizing the ConnectED goal to get high-speed Internet connectivity and educational technology into classrooms, and into the hands of teachers trained on its advantages. The FCC and private sector are taking key steps to… Continue reading White House Announces Major Progress toward ConnectED Goal for K-12 Education

Empow Studios Empower Kids for Technology Economy of Tomorrow

By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass., Jan. 23, 2013, — I started to do some research on local technology classes for kids when my 5-year-old son told me that he wanted to become a robot builder a few weeks ago. A friend of mine mentioned Empow Studios to me. I made a visit to Empow… Continue reading Empow Studios Empower Kids for Technology Economy of Tomorrow

Boston Closes Schools on Jan. 22 as Mayor Walsh Declares Snow Emergency

Boston, Jan. 21, 2013, –Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced City response plans for the impending winter storm expected to bring 8 to 10 inches of snow to Boston this evening and tomorrow. The Mayor declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban for the City of Boston, in effect tonight, Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. Boston Public… Continue reading Boston Closes Schools on Jan. 22 as Mayor Walsh Declares Snow Emergency

2014 Ivy League Chinese Spring Festival Gala Showcases Diverse Cultures

By Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association(HCSSA) The annual Ivy League Chinese Spring Festival Gala will be hosted again by HCSSA on Feb. 1, 2014 at John Hancock Hall in Boston. This year’s Spring Festival Gala is organized by the eight Ivy League schools to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year. We are… Continue reading 2014 Ivy League Chinese Spring Festival Gala Showcases Diverse Cultures

University of Utah Establishes Partnership with Nankai University

Salt Lake City, — The University of Utah announced a new collaborative education program with Nankai University in Tianjin, China, that will expand global partnerships in Asia. Called the 3+X program, it will provide Chinese students the opportunity to attend both universities and receive a bachelor’s degree from Nankai University and master’s degree from the… Continue reading University of Utah Establishes Partnership with Nankai University

Mayor Menino Announces New ESOL Funding for New Bostonians @ “We Are Boston” Gala

Dec. 16, 2013, — Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Office of New Bostonians (ONB) tonight handed out awards for four individuals for their outstanding contributions in promoting Boston’s rich diversity at the eighth annual We Are Boston gala on Dec. 12, 2013. Mayor Menino also announced $200,000 in funding to strengthen English for Speakers… Continue reading Mayor Menino Announces New ESOL Funding for New Bostonians @ “We Are Boston” Gala

The 100,000 Strong Foundation Hosts Inaugural Conference

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 21, 2013, — The 100,000 Strong Foundation today held its first annual conference to promote the importance of study abroad as a means to enhance the US-China strategic relationship in conjunction with the fourth annual US-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange. US Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Vice Premier Liu… Continue reading The 100,000 Strong Foundation Hosts Inaugural Conference