What is global about NC agriculture?
by scaplan on May 14, 2013 in Current Leaders
N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler described boundless possibilities in export markets hungry for North Carolina products.
Immigrants are Essential to NC Economy
by scaplan on May 14, 2013 in Director's Blog
Immigrants are essential to the state’s economy — as entrepreneurs, consumers and foreign students studying in NC colleges and universities.
Thank you, Chinese Guest Teachers!
by scaplan on May 10, 2013 in Director's Blog
What has it meant for visiting teachers from China to have been a part of North Carolina school communities these past nine months?
McClure Award Winner Heading to India
by scaplan on April 30, 2013 in News Clips
Rutherford County teacher says of her upcoming trip to India with CIU: “I’m not only going for me, I’m going for the students I’m teaching in the future.” CLICK HERE to check out Ashley Twitty’s story in The Daily Courier.
Bringing Learning to Life
by scaplan on April 30, 2013 in Director's Blog
“I think it’s important for students, even at a young age, to be exposed to different cultures. They need to realize there is more than Ellenboro — there’s a great big world out there for them to learn from!”
National Recognition for CIU Alum
by scaplan on April 23, 2013 in Director's Blog
We are thrilled to report that a Wake County teacher who traveled with us to Denmark last year is receiving national attention for transforming her school into a hands-on global learning lab.
Milestone: More than 5,500 NC students learning Chinese in CIU programs
by scaplan on April 10, 2013 in Future Leaders
More than 5,500 North Carolina students are learning Chinese through our Confucius Classrooms in K-12 schools!
NC Business Leaders consistent on immigration reform
by scaplan on April 10, 2013 in Current Leaders
A recent NC business panel provided a very consistent message on the crucial role of immigrants in the workforce and the need for comprehensive reform at the federal level. Check out what speakers said at CIU’s Immigration Matters. . .
Does crime drop when immigrants move in?
by scaplan on March 19, 2013 in News Clips
NPR explores the relationship between crime rates and immigrant populations.
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