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Dear Friends:
We are all living through an extraordinary chapter in American history - one which offers great peril and great opportunity. Globalize DC is in the process of determining the most productive role we can play moving forward. You'll hear from me about this soon.
In the meantime, here are a few opportunities I want to share with our community.
SBOE: DC Social Studies Standards Advisory Committee
Application Deadline: June 12, 2020
The DC State Board of Education (SBOE) is embarking on a much-needed review and revision of DC social studies standards that will guide PK-12 social studies teaching in all DC public schools (DCPS and charter). The Board's mandate is to create standards that are "culturally inclusive and anti-racist, impart important social studies content in the early grades, strengthen student knowledge of democratic principles and values, and promote civic education." The Board is now inviting applications from interested social studies educators, students, parents, community members, and representatives of partner organizations to be members of an advisory committee to inform the revision of DC's social studies standards. This work could not be more timely or important. Globalize DC is particularly interested in adding voices to ensure the inclusion of global content, perspectives, and competencies as these new standards are written.
Click HERE to learn more and to apply.
US State Department: Global Teaching Dialogue 2020
Program Date: July 28-30, 2020
The US Department of State welcomes US educators and global education experts to its fifth annual Global Teaching Dialogue (and the first to be offered virtually). This free event will include an alumni panel, highlighting various US State Department-sponsored teacher exchange programs, as well as interactive online sessions over the course of three days. Topics include globalizing curricula, implementing virtual exchanges, and use of diplomatic simulations, presented by the National Museum of American Diplomacy. Attendees will also receive global education resources for teachers and students. Registration will be limited to 500 attendees, so register soon to ensure a place.
Buy Our Japan in DC Book
 Japan in DC is the culminating product of our Japan in DC summer program, in which teen participants explored the city to learn about the many ways that Japan has a presence in DC. This beautiful 128-page full-color paperback is filled with articles, photos, and artistic expressions that will give you new insights into the US-Japan relationship and what it means to be a global city. We're very disappointed that COVID-19 has forced us to postpone our plans for in-person Japan in DC book events. For now, we strongly encourage you to purchase a copy online at www.globalizedc.org/japan-in-dc-book. Your purchase will not only give you a great read, but all proceeds from book sales will be used to support future Globalize DC student programs.
Thank you for your interest! Please stay safe!! La luta continua!
Sally Schwartz
Globalize DC
sally@globalizedc.org
202-251-1692
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