News, Information, and Resources

Please send your letters or material for the next newsletter by August
10 to editor, Susan Neyer, at mailto:susanneyer@astound.net.
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2. Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond

Not On Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond By
Don Cheadle and John Prendergast

Academy Award-nominated actor Don Cheadle and renowned human rights
activist John Prendergast have teamed up to change the course of history
in Sudan's Darfur region, where over 400,000 people have died in what
President Bush has called a genocide. In "Not on Our Watch," Cheadle
and Prendergast describe how they were first inspired to take action to
end atrocities such as the genocide in Darfur, and what readers can do
to help. "Not on Our Watch" is a great way to engage middle and high
school students in social studies and current events.

For a free classroom set of "Not on Our Watch," please contact Julia
Spiegel at mailto:JSpiegel@crisisgroup.org.
http://www.notonourwatchbook.org/
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3. New educator training materials from Population Reference Bureau

Population Reference Bureau is pleased to announce new training
materials for educators: Training of Trainers Manual for Making
Population Real

This training manual provides teacher trainers with a set of materials
covering five major topics from PRB's award winning population lesson
plans called "Making Population Real". The manual includes thorough
PowerPoint presentations and handouts on methods for teaching population
topics and are designed for 45-minute or three-hour workshop sessions.

Visit http://www.prb.org/Educators.aspx to explore this Training of
Trainers Manual. If you have any questions or comments about this
product, please contact Lisa Colson at mailto:lcolson@prb.org.
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4. Access UCLA's GlobaLink-Africa Online Curriculum - A Free Resource
for Teaching about Africa and Globalization

The UCLA Globalization Research Center-Africa (GRCA) is proud to offer
the GlobaLink-Africa Online Curriculum, an exciting new resource for
teachers and students in World History, English-Language Arts, or
Globalization Studies. GlobaLink-Africa is a free online curriculum
designed to teach high school students about globalization, Africa, and
US policy towards Africa. To access the website online, go to
http://www.globalization-africa.org/projects.php?project=curriculum.

For more information, or to request a free GlobaLink-Africa Online
Curriculum CDROM and Teacher's Guidelines, email Kristen Thompson at
mailto:kthompson@international.ucla.edu.
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5. New "Kids Around the World" Country: Sierra Leone

Global TeachNet's Kids Around the World website introduces elementary
school students to the lives of children in developing countries around
the world through personal interviews and photographs. The newest
country featured on the site is Sierra Leone. Visit http://www.katw.org
and click on "Africa."

Kids Around the World has been updated with new links for easier
navigation, and recently added countries include Mozambique, Sudan,
China, Pakistan, and Haiti. Lists of children's books, links to more
information about the countries and a lesson plan to accompany the child
profiles are also available on the website.
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6. Launch of South African Children's Books E-Bookshop

South Africa Partners is thrilled to announce the launch of the new
Masifunde Sonke e-bookshop: http://www.sapartners.org/bookshop. The
majority of the books are being imported to the United States for the
first time.

For each book purchased from the Masifunde Sonke collection, SA Partners
will donate one copy of the same book to an under-resourced South
African school. As such, each purchase made through the project has a
direct, positive developmental impact in South Africa. Each donated book
will have a personalized nameplate bearing the name of the donor.
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7. WorldView Lesson Plan on Mt Chomolungma

We have added new information to the online version of the lesson plan
that accompanies the WorldView article "Mt Chomolungma: a plea to call
Everest by its local and original name."

Access this lesson plan and others at
http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/pages/sitepage.cfm?id=268.
To read the article, visit http://www.worldviewmagazine.com.
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8. The Rosetta Project

All the languages of the world.

This is a publicly accessible online archive of all documented human
languages: over 2,300 are represented, with more being added all the time.
http://www.rosettaproject.org/
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9. Teaching About the Arab World and Islam

"Teaching About the Arab World and Islam" is the long-established staff
development program of AWAIR: Arab World And Islamic Resources
http://www.awaironline.org
Working with teachers is ALL that AWAIR does! The program normally
conducts 30-40 full day teacher programs each year. For 2008 Awair
invites you to arrange a date for such a program for your district,
county, state office of education - or for your teacher organization or
university. Awair has funds to cover nearly all the costs! Contact
Audrey Shabbas at mailto:awair@igc.org
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10. 2008 Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica

The application is now available for the 2008 Toyota International Teacher
Program to Costa Rica. This year all full time classroom teacher in
grades 7-12 in all 50 states are eligible to apply!

This year selected participants will have the opportunity to learn
through hands-on projects about the environment, culture, history and
education system of Costa Rica while traveling on the Caribbean slope of
Costa Rica.

The application is online at http://www.iie.org/toyota.

The deadline for application is September 7, 2007
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11. Aristotle Gathering in Costa Rica

Educators and students from all over the world will gather to exchange
expertise and wisdom at the Aristotle Gathering Dec 28, 2007- Jan 24,
2008 at the Costa Rica International Center for Sustainability. There
will be many classes, workshops, forums, and entertainment events
produced by the participants. Some include environmental education,
global warming, techniques for preserving the environment,
permaculture, health, and many of the facets of life that Returned Peace
Corps Volunteers have experienced. For further information go to:
http://www.centerforsustainability.net or http://www.rrylander.com or
email me at mailto:rarylander@yahoo.com.
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12. The 2008-2009 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program on-line application

The 2008-2009 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program on-line application has
now opened for applications. In addition, 2008-2009 publicity materials
are now available! If you would like to receive any of these materials
for yourself or your school/community, please visit the publicity
request page of our website:
http://register.grad.usda.gov/Fulbright/FulRequests.cfm


to enter your address and the number of each item you would like to
order. You should receive your request within 7-10 days.

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, the Fulbright
Teacher Exchange directs one-to-one classroom exchanges to twenty-five
countries for teachers of all curricular levels, kindergarten-post
secondary. Most exchanges occur for an academic year. Argentina, Chili,
India and the United Kingdom offer fall-semester exchanges. Morocco and
the United Kingdom offer six-week exchanges. Italy and Greece offer
eight-week classical seminars for teachers of Latin, Greek or the
Classics.

Prospective applicants must meet the following general eligibility
requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

Fluency in English

Bachelor's degree or higher

Be in at least third year of full-time teaching

A current full-time position

The application deadline is October 15, 2007 for the 2008-2009 program
year. For more information and/or an application please visit our
web-site: www.fulbrightexchanges.org or call (800)726-0479.
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13. The Fulbright Scholar Program with Venezuela

The Fulbright Scholar Program with Venezuela offers grants of three to
ten months and will now consider full-time research proposals as well as
teaching projects or any combination of research and teaching, in
affiliation with any institution in the country. In addition,
Venezuela is offering a specific award in U.S. Studies. U.S.
citizenship, a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and fluency in
Spanish are required.

The application deadline is August 1, 2007.

Visit our Web site, www.cies.org
_ for the complete award announcements and
application information.

For more information, contact Jenai Green, Senior Program Coordinator,
Council for International Exchange of Scholars, jgreen2@cies.iie.org or
202-686-6239.
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14. 3 Fulbright Awards in the East Asia Pacific region

**1. U.S.-Korea International Education Administrators Program
Award 8155, four awards to be made
Deadline November 1, 2007, Starting date June 2008

Grant Activity: Attend meetings with representatives of Korean
universities, private-sector agencies and organizations and selected
government agencies. Visit university international offices. Respond to
questions about U.S. higher education. The program has a demanding and
intensive pre-arranged schedule with little time available for
individual projects or appointments, unless undertaken at the conclusion
of the program at the grantee's expense. Accompanying dependents are not
allowed.

Contact address:
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Mamiko Hada, Program Officer, (202) 686-7873
or Adam Broder, (202) 686-4025, abroder@cies.iie.org

For more information, visit:
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2008/award/U.S8155.htm

2. U.S.-Japan International Education Administrators Program
Award #8149, five awards to be made
Deadline November 1, 2007. Starting date June 2008

Grant Activity: Participate in a group program designed to familiarize
participants with higher education, society and culture in Japan.
Program consists of briefings, campus visits, appointments with selected
government officials, cultural activities and meetings with Japanese
international education professionals. Because the program has an
intensive, physically demanding, pre-arranged itinerary and schedule,
little time is available for individual projects or appointments unless
undertaken at the conclusion of the program and at the grantee's
expense. The program is not intended to be a vehicle for initiating or
implementing a U.S. institution's linkage program, student recruitment
or establishment of branch campuses. Accompanying dependents are not
allowed.

Contact address:
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Senior Program Officer David B.J. Adams, 202.686.4021,
dadams@cies.iie.org
or Adam Broder, 202.686.4025, abroder@cies.iie.org

For more information visit:
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2008/award/U.S8149.htm

3. Social Sciences and Humanities
Award #8136
Deadline August 1, 2007. Start date September 1, 2008

Grant Activity: Conduct research on some aspect of Hong Kong life
including politics, business, economics, public policy, public
administration, modern history, environmental studies (non-science),
urban studies, education, communication, journalism and media, or
cultural life including literature and the arts. Projects may also focus
on the relationship between Hong Kong and southern China.

Contact Address:
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
(202) 686-4021
or Senior Program Officer David B.J. Adams, 202.686.4021,
dadams@cies.iie.org
Adam Broder, 202.686.4025, abroder@cies.iie.org

For more information, visit:
http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2008/award/Soc8136.htm
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15. Global Issues Education Conference

"Teach a World of Differences, Make a World of Difference"
When: August 1, 2007

Coverdell World Wise Schools and the Peace Corps are proud to announce
their first conference on global issues in the classroom: "Teach a World
of Differences, Make a World of Difference." This is a free one-day
conference on August 1 for educators like you who are globally oriented.

A major feature of the day will be a resource fair where you will be
able to find educational materials related to global issues for your
classroom.

For more information on the conference and biographies of our speakers
and panelists, and to register for this free event, go to
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/conference/. You can also e-mail us at
mailto:wwsinfo@peacecorps.gov or call us at 800.424.8580, x1450. The
conference will be held at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, DC.
Space is limited.
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16. Educating for the 21st Century

Educating for the 21st Century is a dynamic course designed for
educators at all levels, incorporating case-studies and field visits.
The course will demonstrate techniques for the integration of peace
education into your curriculum and teaching. The course is being offered
by the United Nations mandated University for Peace's Centre for
Executive and Professional Education: http://www.centre.upeace.org

Offered from July 22-29 2007, the course will begin on the beautiful
campus of University for Peace in Costa Rica before moving to the
Monteverde Cloud Forest region. The main themes include: i) Pedagogies
for the 21st Century ii) Leadership Skills for Educators iii) Education
for Sustainable Development

The all-inclusive tuition fee of $1250 includes course materials, field
visits, accommodation, and most meals. For more information and course
itinerary, please see:
http://www.centre.upeace.org/innerpg.cfm?id_menu=13&id_page=21

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17. TeachUNICEF pilot project

The US Fund for UNICEF is looking for US teachers to pilot its new
"TeachUNICEF" online curriculum materials for grades 6-8 and 9-12. These
lesson plans are based on UNICEF's 2006 "State of the World's Children
Report". They examine how issues of poverty, armed conflict, child labor
and disability impact the lives of children in developing countries, and
what UNICEF is doing to overcome these challenges to children's survival
and development.

You can view the lesson plans at http://www.teachunicef.org. (Click on
"Lesson Plans and Resources".) Piloting will take place between Sept. 1
and Nov. 1, 2007. The lesson plans may be completed at any time during
that period, depending on your schedule.

For more detailed information, or to register to participate, contact
Susan Fountain, Evaluation Outreach, US Fund for UNICEF,
mailto:shfountain@msn.com phone: 845-485-3266
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18. International Food Policy Research Institute Writing Contest

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is pleased to
announce a writing contest for youth. We invite you to present your
views on how to arrive at a world where no one lives in poverty and hunger.

To participate: you must be between 14 and 18 years old

Deadline for submissions (typed and in English only): August 1, 2007
Length: 2,000 words maximum

Use your writing skills to write an essay, short story, poem, open
letter to a national leader, short play, or other text on how we can
make poverty and hunger problems of the past in all nations across the
globe.

First prize is US$ 500, plus a booklet in which your essay will be
published with other high-quality contributions. Runner up prizes are
US$ 250, plus a booklet in which your essay will be published. The
booklet will be posted on IFPRI's website.
For additional guidelines and details, please visit our website:
http://www.ifpri.org/2020chinaconference/chconfcontest.asp

Please send your submission to:
Writing Contest
IFPRI
2033 K Street NW
Washington DC 2006, USA

Fax: 1-202-467-4439
Email: mailto:IFPRI-2020WritingContest@cgiar.org
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/Disclaimer
UNC's Center for International Understanding is pleased to forward these
resources to educators. Please note, however, that our posting of these
resources and opportunities are for informational purposes only. It does
not represent an endorsement of organizations by the Center or The
University of North Carolina./

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University of North Carolina
Center for International Understanding
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phone: 919-733-5067; fax: 919-733-8578
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