New from Globalize DC:
GLOBAL ALERT FOR DC EDUCATORS/STUDENTS
December 23, 2019
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Please check out our updated listing of incredible fully-funded global education and study abroad opportunities open to DC students, teachers, and schools. Most of these programs have January application deadlines, so take advantage of this holiday season to get to work! As always, we encourage you to pass this information along to any students or educators who might have an interest or could benefit.
Anyone can sign up for this free Global Alert, so please share within your networks! Opportunities are also now listed on our website at www.globalizedc.org.
Sally Schwartz, Executive Director
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DC Language Immersion Project: Multilingual Education Fair of DC
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020, 10 am-3 pm
Place: Roosevelt High School, 4301 13th St NW
Now in its fourth year, the 2020 Multilingual Education Fair, open for free to the DC community, will feature over 150 exhibitors covering 18+ languages. This event is a great opportunity to explore and deepen your linguistic and cultural skills, and learn about careers where languages are crucial.
Go to https://www.mefdc.org for much more information and to register.
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DC Language Immersion Project: Dual Language Open Houses
Dates: Various
Want to learn more about dual language immersion programs in DC? Attend one of the many upcoming open houses at DCPS and DC charter schools to find out how these programs work, who they serve, and how each one of them uses innovative practices to boost achievement and prepare DC kids for a global future.
Click here for the full schedule of Open Houses (subject to modification).
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS
Teachers of Critical Languages Program
Program Dates: 2020-21 School Year
Application Deadline: January 27, 2020
The Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP), funded by the US State Department and administered by American Councils, places fully funded EFL teachers from China, Egypt, and Morocco in US K-12 host schools for an academic year. The exchange teachers teach either Mandarin Chinese or Modern Standard Arabic, and will also serve as a cultural resource in the host school and community. TCLP funds teachers' salaries, healthcare, R/T airfare, training, professional development, and ongoing program support. Host schools provide mentorship and community support for TCLP teachers. The program also offers additional partially funded options. TCLP is a GREAT way to start or grow an Arabic or Mandarin language program at your school.
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US Embassy Pakistan-Funded Virtual Exchange Program - DC-Area High School Teachers Needed-NEW!!
Application Deadline: Jan 3, 2020 - EXTENDED!
Global Ties U.S., a DC-based non-profit, was recently awarded funding by the US Embassy in Pakistan to develop and implement a virtual exchange that brings together Pakistani and American high school students. The aim of this program is to help participating students develop relationships and increase knowledge about each other's cultures. The program consists of a three-month Project-Based Learning curriculum through which teams of Pakistani and American students create interventions designed to transform cross-cultural conflicts in their communities. The students create short videos and presentations, which will be evaluated by a panel of conflict resolution experts. The leading Pakistani team will then travel to the US for a two-week face-to-face exchange, ideally meeting their American counterparts. Global Ties is seeking 3-4 high school social studies/world culture teachers in the DC-area with groups of at least eight students who would be interested in participating in this very special virtual exchange.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
High School Diplomats (HSD US)
Program Dates: July 22-Aug 2, 2020
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2020
HSD US is a fully funded 10-day summer program at Princeton University that provides 40 American students the opportunity to engage in academic and social pursuits, and forge lifelong friendships with 40 Japanese students of the same age. During the program on the Princeton campus, each American student is paired with a Japanese roommate. Only high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Those American students who successfully complete HSD US are eligible to apply for a full scholarship to travel to Japan for a month the following summer.
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Congress-Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)
Program Dates: 2020-21 School Year
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2020
This is a fully funded gap year or 13th year abroad for graduating US high school students with a vocational or career education background (the organizers use a very broad definition of vocational/career education). Twenty-five (25) graduating seniors will be selected for this "Young Adult" program. Co-funded by the US Congress and the German Bundestag, and administered by Nacel Open Door, this prestigious program is for mature and motivated high school graduates, 18 or 19 years old by July 1 of the departure year, and US citizens, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Prior German language study is not required. Participants will engage in two months of intensive German language training, host family placement, training/school attendance, and hands-on experience through an internship with a German company. This is a great opportunity; Germany is known internationally for the excellence of its vocational programs.
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Experiment Leadership Institute - India
Program Dates: June 30-Aug 3, 2020
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2020
World Learning's Experiment Leadership Institute is a highly competitive, fully funded program for high school students with demonstrated interest in intercultural leadership, global issues, and civic engagement. The Summer 2020 Leadership institute, India: Community Development and Public Health, is open to rising seniors who are 16-18 years of age at the time of the program. The program consists of a 4-day leadership seminar in DC, four weeks in India, concluding with 4 days of project planning sessions in Brattleboro, Vermont at the School for International Training (SIT) campus. A follow-up student project is required. In India, in addition to cultural exposure, the program will focus on leadership development, with in-depth discussions on public health, human rights, and social change. Fifteen (15) full scholarships are available.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP)
Program Dates: Summer 2020
Application Deadline: January 30, 2020
This is an amazing opportunity. The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) is a four-week, fully funded, US-based cultural exchange program. It is for both Iraqi and US high school students who demonstrate leadership potential and civic engagement in their communities, and is designed to develop leadership and peacebuilding skills, foster relationships between youth from different backgrounds, and promote US-Iraq mutual understanding, During the program, 10 US students will join their Iraqi peers to engage in experiential activities and workshops in three program sites - in Vermont, a host city in the US, and Washington, DC. IYLEP is funded by the US State Department and administered by World Learning. Applicants must be US citizens, 15-17 years old on July 1, 2020, and have completed at last one year of high school, with a graduation year of 2021 or later.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS
Fund For Teachers
Program Dates: Summer 2020
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2020
This is a unique opportunity to design your own global professional learning experience! Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students, and on their school communities. Full-time PK-12 teachers, with at least 3 years teaching experience, may apply for up to $5,000 individually or a team of teachers may apply for up to $10,000 for a summer learning experience of their own design.
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Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program
Travel Dates: Summer 2020
Application Deadline: January 14, 2020
The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, funded through the US Department of Education, offers short-term international summer programs for US educators in the social sciences, arts, and humanities to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. All programs include lectures and educational activities; visits to local schools and organizations; meetings with educators and students; and visits to cultural sites. Participants draw on their experiences to create new cross-cultural curricula for their schools back in the US. Two summer programs will be offered in 2020 to K-12 educators - to Argentina (for K-8) and to Israel (for 9-12). A third program for Taiwan is available to postsecondary educators. The program is open to teachers, administrators, media and curriculum specialists. It covers airfare, lodging, and program costs; participants pay a $600 cost share. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with at least 3 years of full-time experience in their field.
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KKC Study Tour to Japan 2020
Travel Dates: June 22-30, 2020
Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
The Keizai Koho Center (KKC), in cooperation with the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), invites applications from US and Canadian secondary social studies teachers for this fully funded, summer study program in Japan. The itinerary is mainly focused on Tokyo, and includes visits to Japanese schools; meetings with scholars and experts on Japanese society and its education system; visits to major Japanese companies; a home stay with a Japanese family; and cultural and fun events. Only applicants who have never lived in Japan or participated in a similar study tour will be considered. Fellowship recipients are required to develop a curricular project based on their experience, and to disseminate information about the visit within their local schools and communities.
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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program
Travel Dates: 3-6 months during the 2020-21 School Year
Application Deadline: January 20, 2020
Sponsored by the US State Department and administered by IREX, the Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Research Program provides an opportunity for K-12 educators from the US to conduct research and engage in other professional learning experiences abroad for three to six months. Participants conduct individual inquiry projects on a topic relevant to education in the US and the host country, take courses at a host university, and share educational practices with colleagues. Applicants must be US citizens, and hold a master's degree or be enrolled in a master's program. K-12 teachers, curriculum heads, media specialists/librarians, guidance counselors, and other specified instructional staff are eligible.
Click here for more detailed information and to apply online. Additional questions should be addressed to FulbrightDA@irex.org.
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NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
Program Dates: SY2020-21; travel in summer 2021
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
This fully funded 12-month professional learning program is designed to help public school educators develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction, advocate for global competency within their schools and districts, and help students thrive in our increasingly interconnected world. It includes a two-day professional development workshop in DC (fall 2020), an online global education course, webinars on global issues, peer learning, and a summer international field experience, designed in partnership with Education First. Applicants must be active NEA members who are current K-12 classroom teachers.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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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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