Program Dates: Summer 2017
App Deadline: February 3, 2017
Fully funded two-week study tours to Germany for social studies and STEM educators.
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Panama Teacher Match
Program Dates: June 30 – August 13, 2017 (approx)
App Deadline: February 1, 2017
Six-week funded opportunity for US educators to train teachers of English in Panama.
New Global and Cultural Competency Framework
The US Department of Education has just released a new framework for developing global and cultural competencies over time from early childhood through post-secondary education to careers.
Fund For Teachers
Program Dates: Summer 2017
App Deadline: January 31, 2017
Grants of up to $5,000 individually or $10,000 for teacher teams for self-designed summer learning experiences.
New DCPS Chancellor Starts Feb 1
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has selected Antwan Wilson to succeed Kaya Henderson as Chancellor of DC Public Schools. This comes at a time of important changes on the DC Council and on the national stage as well.
Teachers of Critical Languages Program
Program Dates: 2017-18 School Year
App Deadline: January 23, 2017
Places fully funded teachers from China, Egypt, and Morocco in US K-12 host schools for an academic year.
World Learning Summer Program Facilitator Positions
Program Dates: Summer 2017
DC educators invited to apply for program facilitator positions for summer exchange programs.
NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
Program Dates: SY2017-18; travel in summer 2018
App Deadline: February 28, 2017
A fully funded year of PD to build global competence, including summer international travel.
Teachers for Global Classrooms Program
Program Dates: SY2017-18; travel spring/summer 2018
App Deadline: March 20, 2017
A year-long PD fellowship for US K-12 teachers, including an international field experience.
Japan-US Teacher Exchange Program for ESD
Program Dates: April 30-May 3; June 20-July 2, 2017
App Deadline: January 13, 2017
An exchange between Japanese and US educators focused on education for sustainable development.