Massachusetts Educational Delegation to China

Tour dates: April 16-25, 2010
Orientation dates: Saturday, January 30 – 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EF Education, Cambridge & Thursday, March 4 – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Primary Source
Cost: $1,600

Join a delegation of Massachusetts education leaders for a 10-day exploration of teaching practices in China. Comprised of superintendents and other education leaders, legislators, and global education experts, this professional delegation will consider the similarities and differences between the Chinese and U.S. educational systems—while exchanging ideas about how to bring a global perspective home to Massachusetts classrooms. Tour destinations include Beijing, Xi'an, and Hong Kong. Participants will visit several schools, meet officials at the Ministry of Education, and take part in a meeting about 21st century education at the University of Hong Kong. This tour will introduce participants to the highlights of China while providing an extraordinary opportunity for learning, networking and cultural exchange.

This tour, led by Primary Source and EF Education, will introduce participants to the highlights of China while providing an extraordinary opportunity for learning, networking, and cultural exchange. If interested, please contact Kathy Ennis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Amy Pond at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This tour is open to superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other leaders in education who have not previously traveled to China.