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Recommended reads on international education and language learning from around the Web. 

Learning a Foreign Language a 'Must' in Europe, Not so in America
Pew Research Center

Europeans learn multiple languages before they reach high school while many Americans don't even learn a second language in their lifetime.

This Pew Research Center report explores the link between foreign language study requirements in schools and multilingualism of the population. The results probably won't surprise you.

Integrating Study Abroad Into School Curriculum and Culture
Education Week

Not all students are able to study abroad. So how can we make sure all students have the opportunity to acquire global competency skills?

Matt Redman, CIEE Global High School and Teach Abroad Director, has several suggestions for how schools could incorporate the experiences of students who do study abroad into classroom lessons.

Are Students Who Go Far Away to College More Likely to Study Abroad?
New York Times

What makes a student choose a challenging, less traditional study abroad locale over a destination with a similar culture?

Education experts are starting to believe there is a connection between how far away a student goes for college and how likely they are to choose a more challenging study abroad location.

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