Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Couple Reflects on Family and Navajo-Persian Roots in the Kitchen   RACHAEL NOVAK AND POOYA REZAI NOVEMBER 29, 2021 As we reflect upon Native American Heritage Month, we would like to invite you to take a look at many families that shape the State Department, including ours—a Navajo-Persian family. My ... Read More»

ShareAmerica “I asked my school for a karaoke machine. The kids love ‘Billie Jean,’” says Shanna Peeples,2015 U.S. National Teacher of the Year.  A secondary school English teacher in Amarillo, Texas, Peeples’ class is full of refugees, many who know little English. Using pop music hits like “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson helps students break down words ... Read More»

Everyone knows U.S. universities and colleges are academically strong. But they’re also a place to make new friends and share experiences that you’ll remember for a lifetime. So be sure — after studying! — to explore these strategies to get the most out of your time as an international student. Join a Club Early in a new ... Read More»

Immigrants to the United States are integrating into American society as fast and as broadly as ever, according to a recent study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It’s more than just obtaining U.S. citizenship. Newcomers are reaching benchmarks like homeownership, English-language proficiency, education and job diversity quickly enough that their children are attaining levels ... Read More»