E-Newsletter - November 11, 2004 
from the Washington State Coalition for International Education
 

News from the Coalition

The P-20 International Education Summit "Building Global Relationships" in Olympia on October 27 was a great success!

Some of the presentations and handouts are on the web now.
See the links on the Summit Schedule page: http://internationaledwa.org/summit/2004/schedule.htm.
such as: World Language Survey Report: http://internationaledwa.org/summit/2004/sessions/wlsurvey_report.pdf (PDF)
and World Language Survey PowerPoint: http://internationaledwa.org/summit/2004/sessions/wlsurvey.ppt (PowerPoint)
and Professor Walter Parker's session on Nationalism or Cosmopolitanism: http://internationaledwa.org/summit/2004/sessions/walterparker.htm.

Advocacy was an important theme of the Summit (see: http://internationaledwa.org/involved/advocacy.htm). State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos has invited Coalition member, Michele Anciaux Aoki, Director of Educational Programs - Global Classroom at the World Affairs Council Seattle, to address the House Education Committee on December 1 1:30-3:30 in Olympia on the topic of international education. (For more information, contact Michele at maoki@world-affairs.org.)

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In the News (see http://internationaledwa.org/news.htm)

2005 State Teacher of the Year Named
The 2005 Teacher of the Year was named on October 28, 2004 by Supt. Terry Bergeson. Tamara Steen is an arts and English teacher at Mabton Junior/Senior High School, located in eastern Washington. After spending her first year in education as an exchange teacher in Australia, Steen has spent the last 21 years teaching in this tiny town with less than 2,000 residents. See: OSPI Press Page.

Note: Providing the State Teacher of the Year with an international experience was one of the goals of the 2003 State Team. See: Projects > State Teacher of the Year: http://internationaledwa.org/coalition/projects/teacher_of_year.htm. How wonderful that Tamara began her teaching career with an international exchange experience!

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Announcements (see http://internationaledwa.org/news/announcements.htm)

ASIA SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPATION GRANT FOR U.S. JUNIOR SCHOLARS
IREX has announced a grant opportunity for its 2005 Asia Regional Policy Symposium, which will bring together senior and junior scholars to discuss a variety of political, economic, historical, and cultural topics related to the larger region of Asia. Junior scholars will be chosen on the basis of a national competition. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to continued study, research, and work on and with the countries of the larger region of Asia, as well as submit a developed and policy-driven executive summary of their research. Grants will be awarded to approximately 15 junior scholars. The 2005 Asia Regional Policy Symposium is scheduled to take place in late March 2005, in Washington, DC and will involve three days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the development of policy recommendations. The grant will include airfare, meals, and accommodations.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2004. For more information, please visit www.irex.org/programs/symp05/.

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FULBRIGHT TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EXCHANGE
Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is currently looking for teachers (grades 7-12) and two-year college faculty teaching in any field with a connection to Germany to participate in a three-part exchange that will pair exemplary U.S. and German teachers with similar thematic interests. More information about the program and the application can be found at our website: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp. Please pass this along to anyone who might fit that category.
Deadline: December 31, 2004.

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AFS/YES STUDENTS AVAILABLE TO MAKE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
The Seattle area is hosting three students in the AFS/YES program. The YES students are high school students from predominantly Muslim countries who are spending their school year attending schools in the Seattle area. The YES program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and is encouraging students to make school and community presentations about their home country and society. Students here include Shinta and Benny from Indonesia and Morcos from Egypt. If you would like a student presentation for a community group or classroom, please contact Pat Griffith (host parent for Shinta). Phone: 206/682-4068 days; 206/285-2452 evenings.

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Upcoming Events  (see http://internationaledwa.org/calendar.htm)

November 13, 2004 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Daybreak Star Arts Center Indian Art Market at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Seattle. See many expressions of Native American Artists work, including weavings, baskets, jewelry, prints, photography, carved wood masks, and much more. Salmon lunch is available for $10.
For more information, call 206-285-4425.

November 15 - 19, 2004 International Education Week 2004
The International Education Week (IEW) 2004 web site has been launched at http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. In 2003, IEW was celebrated in more than 85 countries. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, and associations, and community organizations.

- To submit events, go to http://65.113.70.41/iew/iew/?fuseaction=add_event1 and join the IEW mailing list http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/involved/mailinglist.htm.
- To download promotional materials, go to: http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/promotional.htm.
- To view Secretary Colin L. Powell’s statement, go to: http://exchanges.state.gov/iew/statements/powell.htm.

Meeting the 21st century challenges that confront all countries requires an unprecedented degree of understanding and cooperation among nations and among leaders in every field. The professional partnerships and lifelong friendships that result from international education and exchange help build a foundation of understanding and lasting partnerships. These partnerships are important for a secure, prosperous future, not only for the United States, but also for the world as a whole.

November 15-17, 2004 States Institute for International Education in Washington, DC.  Washington State has been invited to send a team. For more information, see http://internationaled.org/statesinstitute.htm.

November 17, 2004 FIUTS Sponsors 5th Annual CulturalFest.
Mark your calendars now to take your classroom on a trip around the world on November 17th in the UW HUB Ballroom. This is a great opportunity to interact with UW international students from around the world and teach your students about world cultures. Special programs geared toward Older Elementary, Middle School and High School Students. Email Carolyn Ho at carolyn@fiuts.org for more information.

November 21, 2004 1:00 pm Community Ties: Memories of Japantown. A free public program at Town Hall will commemorate Seattle's historical Nihonmachi (Japantown). The program will honor the close-knit, vibrant immigrant community that was shattered by the World War II mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. It will feature video interviews with former residents of Japantown, and a talk by Steve Fugita and Marilyn Fernandez, authors of Altered Lives, Enduring Community: Japanese Americans Remember Their World War II Incarceration. Presented by Denshō: The Japanese American Legacy Project, the program is supported by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Peoples Fund. The Wing Luke Asian Museum is co-sponsor. Town Hall is located at 1119 Eighth Avenue. More information is available at www.densho.org, 206-320-0095 or info@densho.org.

November 22, 2004 7:00 pm Alleviating Global Poverty: The Role of the United Nations (Lecture/Q&A) Seattle Art Museum (100 University St, Seattle) Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, UN Under-Secretary General and High Representative for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States  Cost: $5 Members & Students, $10 General Public. Sponsors: World Affairs Council, Pacific Northwest Advisors. More Info: See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

December 1, 2004 3:45 – 6:45 pm Top 10 Things to Know about China Today (NCTA  Preview Night) Bellevue High School Library
10416 SE Wolverine Way Bellevue, WA 98004 Cost: $15 (includes 3 clock hours, resources, and a light buffet dinner). Please register online or call 206-441-5910 before November 29. See World Affairs Council Calendar Item.

December 2, 2004 11:00 am - 1:30 pm World Citizen Banquet
The World Affairs Council Board of Trustees cordially invites you to join us in celebration at the 14th Annual World Citizen Awards Banquet. The 2004 World Citizen Award will be awarded to Governor Gary Locke. The Banquet will gather Council members, representatives from local international organizations, civic and business community members, as well as area students and teachers to recognize Governor Locke as an exemplar of global citizenship in Washington state. The 2004 World Educator, Wendy Ewbank of the Seattle Girls' School, will also be honored, along with the winners of the 2004 World Citizen Essay Contest.
See World Affairs Calendar Item.

December 8, 2004 3 to 7:30 p.m. Holiday Alternative Gift Market
an interactive holiday fair offering the opportunity to learn about and support sustainable development projects around the globe through donations in honor of your loved ones and friends. Part of the Fall Lecture Series on Global Issues and Perspectives presented Antioch University Seattle Center for Creative Change. See: http://www.antiochsea.edu.

February 17-20, 2005 The International Studies School Association (ISSA) Fourth Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado Denver Marriott South. It's not just for Social Studies and it's not just for teachers. The 2005 conference is for teachers of all disciplines -- the Sciences, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Humanities, and Business -- as well as school and district administrators. For more information, contact Mark Montgomery mmontgom@du.edu.
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