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The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.

As a certified language teacher, I enjoyed looking at this site and seeing the availability of children's books in different languages. It is not easy to find children's books in different languages at reasonable prices. It is also sometimes very difficult to find books in some languages. Students love to use technology and I think this is a great way for students to practice their language learning skills.

The Forum on Education Abroad welcomes as members all institutions of higher education, organizations, and agencies who are committed to improving education abroad. Members join a community that sets the Standards of Good Practice for the field. (From the member site)

After reading the Standards of Good Practice for the field, I wonder how we can promote education abroad in our public schools. It should be connected with language learning, but many public schools are dropping language programs and now it is causing language programs to be in jeopardy at the college level. By going abroad, students can practice their language skills and learn about the culture as well.

Resources for teaching about China and Chinese language

The Asian Studies Collaborative (ASC) supports educators in their efforts to incorporate programs in Asian language and culture into the K-12 curriculum.

This is a page on the Southern Lehigh School District website that provides links to a variety of global resources for k-12 educators.