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If you have international education initiatives or
opportunities that are of interest to leaders and
educators throughout the country, please send them
to: hsingmaster@asiasociety.org
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Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth
Burmaster's proposed budget for 2007-2009 in
Wisconsin PK-12 schools, prominently features global
literacy and competititveness. Recognizing that children
in other countries learn two or three languages before
finishing high school, giving them an edge in the global
marketplace, Superintendent Burmaster's budget lays
out a bold plan to provide funding for elementary world
language instruction. Additionally, it will provide
competitive seed grants for STEM courses -- advanced
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics --
to address achievement and participation gaps in those
subjects and support economic development in
Wisconsin. For more information:
http://dpi.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.html
Ohio is also focusing on STEM and international
education initiatives through the proposed Ohio Core
legislation. If passed, Ohio Core would require all high
school students to take four years of math, science
and English; three years of social studies and two years
of a foreign language. Students would also be provided
with the opportunity to earn at least one semester of
college credit during high school.
A new International Education Advisory Committee,
which includes leaders from Ohio companies, Board of
Regents, K-12 Superintendents, higher education
leaders and foundation directors has been formed to
examine international education in the state.The Ohio
Department of Education is also co-sponsoring a
conference for school leaders on December 14 to help
school districts initiate or expand on programs in
Chinese.
Ohio Department of Education »
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| National Security Language Initiative Funding Announced |
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Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced
the first funding for critical foreign language instruction
under the President's National Security Language
Initiative on October 13. Totaling $12.9 million to
school districts in 22 states, these grants aim to help
increase the number of Americans learning foreign
languages critical to national security and commerce.
For more information including a list of school districts
receiving funding, click below.
Language Funding »
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| Asia-Pacific Forum on Education |
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The Asia-Pacific Forum on Education will take place in
Beijing, China from November 14-17. This inaugural
forum brings together a multi-sector group of policy
leaders and education innovators from Asia and the
U.S. to discuss how to prepare students for a
globalized world. Participants, including senior Ministry
officials, business and technology leaders, education
innovators and scholars, will engage in discussions
on the shared challenges and pioneering practices in
education worldwide. Check back next month for a full
report!
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| Grants and Opportunities |
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Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in
International Education: Don't forget that the
deadline for schools, media/technology programs and
states is January 12. For more information or to apply:
http://www.internationaled.org/prizes/
Japan Study Tour: Toyota International
Teacher Program has announced a 12-day study tour
to
Japan in June 2007. Teachers from anywhere in the
United States are elegible to apply. Applications are
due
by January 8: www.iie.org/programs/toyota/
Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus
Internationalization: Each year NAFSA recognizes
colleges and universities with exemplary practices in
and
model approaches to international education.
nafsa.org/about.sec/leadership_recognition
China Study Tour: Dr. John Major, a renowned
Asia scholar, will lead participants on a trip
investigating
four contemporary themes through the country's
landscapes and literature: Global China, Diverse China,
Developing China, and Changing China. Asia Society
invites qualified middle and high school humanities,
foreign language, or area studies teachers in Asia
Society's International Studies Schools Network and at
urban, public international studies secondary schools
nationwide to apply for the 2007 China Study Tour:
China through Landscapes and Literature, to take place
July 6 - August 4th (dates subject to change). The
application deadline is January 8, 2007. For more
information, please visit
www.AskAsia.org/teachers/teachasia
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| Apple's Globally Aware program |
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Today's students need to master a complex set of skills
to succeed in work, school and life in the 21st century.
One of those skills is global awareness. But what does
this mean? Is it enough for students to simply
be "aware" of other parts of the world? Apple
Distinguished Educators began a project this past
summer to develop curriculum and experiences for
teachers and students to examine what it means to
be "Globally Aware." These resources are now available
on the Apple Learning Interchange website (click the
link below).
As a part of this project the Apple Learning Interchange
is reaching out to organizations to gain insight in this
field. Listen to a podcast interview with Ms. Vivien
Stewart, Vice President of Education, and Dr. Michael
Levine, Vice President of New Media at the Asia
Society, as they explore the need for global awareness
programs in schools and tips and strategies on how to
get started.
Apple Learning Interchange and Podcast
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