The States Institute on International Education in the Schools was an annual conference held in 2002-2005 that brought together high-level delegates from two dozen states as well as national leaders in policy, business, education and philanthropy to address a significant problem in American education: the wide gap between the growing economic and strategic importance of Asia and other world regions to the United States, and US students' limited knowledge about the world outside our borders.

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Overview
The States Institute on International Education in the Schools was a three-day invitational whose overarching goal was to help states address strategies to ensure that our nation's students are prepared for the interconnected world of the 21st century.

The information on this and linked webpages summarize the themes of the presentations and discussions at the Institute as to why international knowledge and skills are critical; what educational approaches are needed; and how to bring about change.

2005 States Institute | See 2005 Institute materials
The 2005 States Institute was held December 7 - 9, 2005 in Washington, DC. Click here for an overview including selected presentation materials.

2004 States Institute | See 2004 Institute materials
The 2004 States Institute was held November 15 - 17, 2004 in Washington, DC. Click here for an overview including selected presentation materials and the agenda.

2003 States Institute | See 2003 Institute materials
In November 2003, Asia Society, National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers, Education Commission of the States, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of State Boards of Education, and National Coalition on Asia and International Studies in the Schools co-sponsored the second States Institute. Governors and chief state school officers are assembling new state leaderships teams that again included senior policymakers from the executive and legislative branches, international studies experts, and outstanding teachers and education leaders. Other Institute participants included experts on trade, national security, foreign languages, and representatives from co-sponsoring organizations.

The inaugural Goldman Sachs Prizes for Excellence in International Education were presented at a special awards dinner at the Institute. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige presented prizes in five categories to programs across the nation that exemplified how to support international education in schools.

Click here to learn more about the 2003 Institute, including the agenda, report, list of speakers and special presentations.

2002 States Institute | See 2002 Institute materials
In November 2002, Asia Society, Council of Chief State School Officers, Education Commission of the States and National Governors Association co-hosted the first annual States Institute on International Education in the Schools. This landmark event brought together delegations from 22 states, as well as national leaders in policy, business, education, and philanthropy, to address international education in our schools.

The delegations used a planning guide to help them assess the current status of international education in their state. At the end of the three-day Institute, each state team created an action plan geared to strengthening international education. The delegations recognized the necessity for immediate action, and expressed enthusiasm for and commitment to addressing this urgent need in their respective states. Click here to learn more about the 2002 Institute, its speakers and outcomes.

Get Involved
There are many ways to contribute to this effort. The States Insitute, was one of many programs that comprise an overall effort to improve international education in American schools. Listed below are ways to support this important work:

1. Asia Society State Initiatives Directory
Connect to state initiatives that are engaging high-level stakeholders and developing plans to make international education available on a wider scale.

2. Resource Directory
Are you part of a non-profit, university, museum or other resource organizations that provides international education programs to teachers and students? Click here to become part of an international resource directory that will be distributed to state education and policy leaders and to schools and districts nationwide.

3. The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education
Apply or nominate others for a Prize.

4. Get Involved
Visit our Get Involved page for latest opportunities to support international studies in our schools.

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