Help Us Champion Semester Students This Week!
We’re moving into week three of Champions Month! Thanks to everyone who’s worked to champion incoming students from Italy and Germany so
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Let’s Champion German Students Today and This Week!
Here are some ways you can champion German exchange students using AFS resources.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher Appreciation Week happens the first full week of May each year. This is a great time to say thank you to a teacher who has helped you recruit families for hosting, who has invited you to share with their class about study abroad, or who has been a great support to our hosted students.
Act Now! Tell Congress to reject President’s budget proposal to defund ECA
Released this past Friday, the President’s FY26 budget proposal would essentially eliminate State Department international exchange programs. I am writing to you, as I need you to write to your members of Congress now and tell them to reject this budget proposal!
Champion Italian Students Today and This Week!
Champions Month starts today! Join us in promoting incoming Italian students this week!
Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 5, 2025!
During this week-long celebration, we’re encouraging volunteers, exchange students, host families, and staff to show teachers how much we value their presence in our AFS-USA family.
Get Ready for Champions Month Starting on Monday, May 5!
Champions Month is quickly approaching, which means new resources and opportunities to promote our incoming exchange students! During the month of May,
Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming Soon!
Have you started thinking about how to celebrate local teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025?
Share with Schools – Connect on April 7 at 7 (EDT)
All volunteers are invited to learn what resources and opportunities can be shared with local schools this spring!
Urgent Action Needed: Protect International Exchange Programs
We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.