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American Exchange Project pitches reciprocal U.S. exchange to Pulaski County schools
Summary
Representatives from the American Exchange Project described a free, donor‑funded reciprocal exchange that pairs high‑school seniors from different U.S. towns for two weeks (one week each way). Organizers said the program is typically run by local educators, is funded by philanthropy, emphasizes background checks for host families and recommended 5–12 students in year one for Pulaski County.
The Pulaski County School Board heard a presentation from representatives of the American Exchange Project, which runs reciprocal domestic exchanges that organizers say broaden students’ perspectives without travel overseas.
David McCullough, CEO and co‑founder, described the program’s model: "We send high school seniors on a two‑week exchange to an American town that is radically different from their own," he said, explaining students spend a week hosted in another…
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