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Blinken highlights State Department English-language program in Santo Domingo
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Secretary of State Tony Blinken showcased a photograph of students at the Domenico Americana School in Santo Domingo, saying the State Department supports English-language instruction abroad as a tool for opportunity and connection.
United States Secretary of State Tony Blinken presented a photograph of students at the Domenico Americana School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and highlighted a State Department-supported program that teaches English to young learners.
"It is, simply put, our best export," Blinken said of the English-language instruction supported by the State Department, arguing that English skills can open opportunities in education, science and employment.
Blinken described English as "the connecting language" in the current global context and said that children and parents abroad recognize the potential benefits of English-language proficiency. The remarks identify the State Department as the supporting U.S. agency but did not specify program funding levels, participating contractors or the number of students served.
The presentation was framed as a demonstration of cultural and educational diplomacy rather than a policy announcement or new funding commitment.
