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State Network Leaders Technical Assistance Newsletter
 
   
State Network Leaders Technical Assistance Newsletter
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 States International Ed Technical Assistance Newsletter .  
February 2005 
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Greetings!

We are writing to introduce a new monthly digest designed for state leaders who are commited to promoting international education programs and policies. The digest will keep a growing network informed about breaking news, helpful resources and innovative models. Our goal is to use analytic evidence, advocacy tools and an informed community of influential leaders to build support for needed investments in K-12 students' international knowledge and skills.

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  • Online Network for State International Education Leaders
  • Education Week Article on States Institute 2004
  • Funding Opportunity--Foreign Language Assistance Program

    • Education Week Article on States Institute 2004
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    The November 24, 2004 issue of Education Week featured articles on the States Institute and Goldman Sachs awards. (Free registration required).

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    Funding Opportunity--Foreign Language Assistance Program
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    The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is expected to invite applications for new State Educational Agency (SEA) awards beginning on February 11, 2005. (All dates are estimated.) These awards are for foreign language acquistion programs. The OELA website lists program information to assist potential applicants in planning projects and activities for possible OELA competitions.

    CFDA No. and Name: 84.293C School Improvement, Foreign Language Assistance Program, State Educational Agency (SEA)
    Application Notice: 2/11/2005
    Applications Available: 2/11/2005
    Application Deadline: 3/25/2005
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: 5/25/2005
    OELA does not expect to invite applications for local educational agencies (LEAs) this year.

    OELA Website »
    Online Network for State International Education Leaders
    This new InternationalEd.org feature for state international education leaders is provided by National Geographic and Asia Society. Features such as Forums and a Chat function will allow you to collaborate, share and network online with your colleagues in other states. You can search an annotated library for research and resources by topic including: grant ideas and opportunities, international education policies, communications tools, experts and much more. Community events calendars are also included. Visit now to register and begin networking!

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    Network Website

    Websites for International Research--Links from Southern Growth Policies Board

    Tips on working with newspapers from the Managing Editor of the Durham Morning Herald

    In the News

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