“Modern civilization has become so complex and the lives of civilized men so interwoven with the lives of other men in other countries as to make it impossible to be in this world and not of it.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Connecting Nationally
The United States of America is a country made of immigrates who arrived in this country from foreign lands seeking freedom from religious and criminal persecution. In the beginning the settlers of our country worked hard to unite and become one.
In preparing for the 21st century it important that we become better informed about the places and people that contributed to our country. Several national agencies have dedicated their work to making information and opportunities available.
In preparing for the 21st century it important that we become better informed about the places and people that contributed to our country. Several national agencies have dedicated their work to making information and opportunities available.
The NEA Foundation "The NEA Foundation is a public charity founded by educators for educators to improve public education for all students" The NEA provides education and funding opportunities to teachers through a Global Learning Fellowship and various grants.
United States Institute of Peace The U.S. Institute of Peace is an independent national institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. USIP pursues this vision on the ground in conflict zones, working with local partners to prevent conflicts from turning to bloodshed and to end it when they do. The Institute provides training, analysis, and other resources to people, organizations, and governments working to build peace
National Security Language Initiative
a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Now more than ever, it is important that Americans have the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad.
a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Now more than ever, it is important that Americans have the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad.
Fulbright TGC - Teacher's for Global Classrooms
The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (Fulbright TGC) is a year-long professional development opportunity for U.S. elementary, middle, and high school teachers to develop skills for preparing students for a competitive global economy. Fulbright TGC equips teachers to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration.
The Fulbright TGC Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.
The Fulbright TGC Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.
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