6 JUNE 2025 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 59 Earning American Credentials Abroad Some Foreign Service kids want to stay overseas for college. What to do when a study abroad semester isn’t immersive enough? By Lauren Steed 73 Education at a Glance 74 What to Know When Considering French Schools Choices abound when considering the French school system for your child. Here are some tips to help guide your decision-making. By Martin Thomen PERSPECTIVES 7 President’s Views AFSA Is Here for You, and We Need Your Help By Tom Yazdgerdi 9 Letter from the Editor Standing Up for Service By Shawn Dorman 21 Speaking Out Not Just Specialists Anymore By Monica Jean Normil 88 Reflections State and Defense: Closer Than You Might Think By Robert Hilton 90 Local Lens Shanghai, China By West Follmer DEPARTMENTS 10 Letters 13 Letters-Plus 15 Talking Points 78 Books MARKETPLACE 83 Real Estate 86 Classifieds 87 Index to Advertisers 49 A FSA Governing Board Election Results 49 E xecutive Order Strips Labor Rights 50 S tate VP Voice—Speaking Up About Morale 51 USAID VP Voice—When Leadership Fails 52 FCS VP Voice—Gardening Our Community 53 In Case You Missed It 55 F S Retirees Rally to Support Legal Defense Fund 55 A FSA Governing Board Meeting, February 19, 2025 56 AFSA Treasurer’s 2024 Report 57 Tools for Navigating Career Transitions 57 FSJ Wins Silver Trendy Award 57 2024 AFSA-PAC Report 58 F SJ Editorial Board Hail and Farewell 58 A FSA Welcomes Director of Professional Policy Issues AFSA NEWS THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF AFSA ON THE COVER: Service Disrupted logo design by Aufa. Cover design by Caryn Suko Smith/Driven by Design. 90 59 55
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