Experience the 2026 Thousand Miles Initiative (TMI) journey entirely through the eyes of the students who lived it! This recap video is 100% student-created: shot, compiled, and edited entirely by our students (Henry, Kieran, Leo and Isaiah). From leading...
We had an incredibly productive third training session on April 25, 2026. It is inspiring to see the 2026 team’s hard work and dedication as we get closer to our departure. 1. Teaching Plan Presentations Each group presented their teaching plans,...
As we head into May, the AAPI Heritage Month, we’re excited to announce a fundraising event to support our 2026 program by joining a coming event 2026 Common Roots Fest. Date & Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday,...
We are thrilled to share that all members of the 2025 Teach-in-China Program have been honored with the Mayor’s Award for their outstanding volunteer service this summer! The Mayor’s Award recognizes the hard work of students throughout the Greater...
Get ready for another incredible adventure! The 2026 Teach-in-China Program, led by Thousand Miles Initiative in partnership with Sister Cities of Durham, is officially underway. Building on the success of last year’s unforgettable exchange, this year’s team of passionate...
The 2025 Teach-in-China Program, organized by the Thousand Mile Initiative (TMI) in partnership with Sister Cities of Durham, was an incredible journey of learning, service, and cross-cultural exchange. Over the past six months, a team of 11 high school...
We held our second training on April 13, 2025. The main purposes of the meeting were:– Show the completed teaching plans to each other.– Present one of five lessons for 20 minutes.– Provide feedback All three objectives were successfully...
We held our first training on March 9, 2025. The main purposes of the meeting were:– To help the students get familiar with each other.– To give them an initial understanding of teaching formats and content by watching videos...
After 5 years of trying to get started again, we are excited to announce that our Teaching in China program is back! We plan to form 1 team comprising 10 high-school students and 2 adult chaperones. Our teams will...
After careful consideration, we are obliged to cancel our 2020 Teaching in China program due to the coronavirus pandemic. There is not enough time to obtain the necessary travel documents, and it is not safe enough to travel under...
