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Suggestions for...

For K–12 Schools
For Colleges and Universities
For Non-Profit and Community Organizations, Businesses, and Local Governments
For Foreign Embassies in the United States
For U.S. Embassies, Fulbright Commissions and Educational Advising Centers Worldwide

The following list is just a start. We encourage you to be creative in planning events for the week and let us know about your activities.

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Arrange to visit a local school or university classroom or invite students to discuss your country's culture, history, and political system.

Sponsor a video or online chat between high school students in the United States and your home country.

Provide background materials to help teachers incorporate information about your country into their curriculum.

Host a performance, reading, screening, or exhibit by an artist who has spent time in both the U.S. and your country.


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