New from Globalize DC:
GLOBAL ALERT FOR DC STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS
May 6, 2019
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Dear Friends:
Summer is almost upon us, and so there aren't many new free global education opportunities left to apply for. But here are a few newly announced summer programs that you should definitely consider - a US-Japan teacher exchange (in Hawaii) and a virtual exchange between US and Middle Eastern youth. Please take the time to review, perhaps apply, and share with your students and within your personal and professional networks. And as always, please let us know if you apply and especially if you get selected!!
Sally Schwartz, Executive Director
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OPPORTUNITIES - FOR STUDENTS
The Experiment Digital
Program Dates: June 24-August 18, 2019
Application Deadline: May 20, 2019
The Experiment Digital (formerly DYLEP)
is a fully-funded eight-week virtual (online) exchange program for high school students from the United States and the Middle East region. Designed to connect students virtually across the globe, participants interact through videos, discussion forums, online chats, webinars, and playing games together. Participants develop leadership and cross-cultural communications skills, speak with peers from different countries, and design youth-led projects to create positive social change. Students can participate from anywhere with an internet connection. This free program is supported by the Stevens Initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by the Aspen Institute. Students must be 14-19 years old, have basic English language competency, regular access to the internet, and the time to devote 3-4 hours per week to the program.
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CONCAUSA Youth Summit in Santiago Chile
Program Dates: November 2019
Application Deadline: May 29, 2019
CONCAUSA aims to empower, connect, and mobilize adolescents from the Americas around a network that contributes to sustainable development and overcoming child poverty. America Solidaria and its partner, UNICEF, invite applications from teens from the DMV, ages 14-17, who are doing local service learning/community projects. Students should apply in teams of up to 3 people with a video showcasing their project. American Solidaria will cover all costs so that selected teens can travel to Santiago, Chile in November to attend a youth summit for emerging leaders with teens from across the Americas. This opportunity is for Spanish-speaking teens who can travel outside the US.
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OPPORTUNITIES - FOR EDUCATORS
Japan-US Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Teacher Exchange Program
Program Dates: August 4-10, 2019
Application Deadline: May 23, 2019
The Japan-US Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Teacher Exchange Program provides an opportunity for US grade 7-12 teachers to participate in a 5-day conference in Hawaii in August 2019. The theme is Space and Earth - utilizing ICT in the classroom. During the conference, 15 US teachers along with 15 Japanese teachers will work together in order to 1) gain multiple perspectives on the US-Japan relationship and 2) develop skills in incorporating ICT into their classroom teaching. The program is open to teachers from all disciplines, as long as applicants can demonstrate the ability to apply "Space and Earth" to their own subject. This fully funded program is administered by Japan-US Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan) and jointly funded by the US and Japanese governments. Applicants must be US citizens.
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If you have questions or wish to pass along other global opportunities to us so that we can share with others, please contact:
Sally Schwartz
Executive Director, Globalize DC
sally@globalizedc.org
202-251-1692
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