Announcements and Opportunities
Study Abroad Fair
Interested in Studying Abroad? Come to the CSIET Study Abroad Fair and learn about CSIET Approved Exchange Programs.
March 10, 2012
T.C. Williams High School
Ferdinand T. Day Student Commons
1-4 pm
CSIET is the only organization that evaluates high school foreign exchange programs. Join us and learn about these life changing opportunities.
Salt River Project CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS GRANTS
Salt River Project CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS GRANTS DUE MARCH 31st!
Download an application, view past winners, and get grant writing tips at:
www.srpnet.com/grants.
Wanted:?Creative,?innovative ?educational? programs,?projects? and? initiatives ?that? promote?
student? achievement? in ?state?mandated? competencies ?in? math,?science ?and? social? studies.? --> read more »
We've Got a Job - Book Event- 3.13.2012 Busboys and Poets, Washington D.C.
Teaching for Change's Busboys and Poets Bookstore
welcomes Cynthia Levinson to discuss and sign her new book,
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
Tuesday,
March 13th, 2012
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Busboys and Poets - 14th & V --> read more »
United States Capitol Historical Society's 2012 "Making Democracy Work" Student Essay Contest
Who: Students in two categories: Grades 6-8; and Grades 9-12
What: Essay of 600-800 words (grades 6-8), or 800-1,200 words (grades 9-12)
When: Essay must be postmarked by June 15, 2012
Prizes: First prize in each division of $1,000 plus a trip to Washington, DC; second prize of $500; third prize of $100 --> read more »
Cultural Proficiency for Today's Diverse Schools: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Cultural Proficiency for Today's Diverse Schools: A Multidisciplinary Approach --> read more »
Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century
Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century
http://primarysource.org/globaledsummer
Online orientation dates: Approximately 6 hours, completed between June 22 and July 14
Course dates: July 23-27, 2012
Course time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Boston College (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts)
Follow-up session: October 2012 (date TBA)
PDPs offered: 67.5 --> read more »
Amazon Rainforest Workshop & Machu Picchu Extension
Searching for something unique! spirited! and fun! this summer? K-12 teachers and environmental educators can travel with scientists to one of the most diverse environments in the world. Join group leader Donna Krabill, Norfolk Botanical Garden and scientists Dr. Steve Madigosky, Widener University and Randy Morgan, Entomologist, Cincinnati Zoo on a rainforest discovery June 29- July 8, 2012. --> read more »
NEH Summer Institute for Teachers
The Early Republic and Indian Country, 1812-1833
NEH Summer Institute for Teachers
The Newberry Library, Chicago
July 16, 2012 to August 10, 2012
Co-Directors
Scott Manning Stevens, Ph.D., Director, McNickle Center, Newberry Library
Frank Valadez, Executive Director, Chicago Metro History Education Center --> read more »
Project Yellow Light Scholarship Opportunity
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage other teens to develop and embrace safe driving habits. Specifically – don’t text and drive. Videos should be submitted by March 31, 2012. --> read more »
Kids in Need Foundation Teacher Grant Opportunity
Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grant Opportunity --> read more »
