We are thrilled to announce that LCCS has been selected for the prestigious “Teachers of Critical Languages Program,” which is run through the U.S. State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and will bring a Chinese citizen (who teaches English there) to teach Mandarin at LCCS for the 2016-2017 school year.
More than 200 schools applied for the grant nationwide, and only 23 were chosen.
We are still working out all the details, but the teacher will be giving Mandarin instruction to students in 5th and 6th grades. He or she will also be engaging with students in other grades in a variety of ways, including leading a Chinese Club, and making visits to other grades to teach about Chinese culture and literature. He or she will also be an active part of LCCS life including assemblies, concerts, and other school-wide activities.
The grant will pay for a full school-year’s salary for the teacher, as well as his or her living expenses. LCCS does not have to contribute financially in any way. We are looking forward to this exciting opportunity and will be talking more about our visiting teacher in the months to come!
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Development Director Jen Hughes.