On Nov 13, 2024, the China-U.S. Basic Education Exchange Event, co-organized by the China Education Association for International Exchange and American University, was held at the Chinese Embassy in the United States.
Minister Qiu Wenxing attended the event and delivered remarks. He pointed out that the importance of basic education to individual development can't be over-emphasized. It will determine a child’s future. China has always been actively promoting humanistic educational exchanges between China and the United States, and hopes that this seminar will facilitate the sharing of experience and practices between educators of the two countries and enhance exchanges and mutual understanding. China welcomes more U.S. youths to actively participate in the “50,000 People in 5 Years” initiative to learn Chinese, experience Chinese culture, taste Chinese food and make Chinese friends in China. The Chinese Embassy in the United States is committed to building more bridges of friendship between the two countries.
Dr. Carolyn Parker, director of graduate teacher education and academic programs of American University, pointed out that with the technological advances in artificial intelligence, teachers should use and leverage the powerful role of AI in individualized education to better meet students' learning needs. Basic education in the United States and China face many common issues, and we look forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two sides.
The event started a dialogue around the three topics of STEM Education, Teacher Development and Mental Health of Teachers and Students. Participants shared their views, practices and experiences, and had a lively discussion on how to better develop cooperation in basic education.
Shen Xuesong, Minister Counselor of the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., and Fu Bo, Deputy Secretary General of the China Education Association for International Exchange, together with more than 100 secondary school principals, teachers, representatives of educational organizations and research institutes from 13 U.S. states, as well as secondary school principals and representatives of educational administrations from 12 provinces and municipalities in China attended the event.