Spanish teachers invited to apply for a summer in Mexico City

• February 18, 2011 2:00pm

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), in collaboration with Cal State East Bay and La Salle University will host a Summer Institute for School Teachers July 3 to July 31 in Mexico City.

Selected scholars (twenty-two middle and high school teachers and three graduate students seeking K-12 teaching careers) will receive a $3,300 stipend for expenses associated with this Institute. Spanish teachers who have attained fluency in the Spanish language and who are interested in enriching the content of their classes are invited to apply.

This NEH Summer Institute will seek to contribute to the professional development of teachers by strengthening their knowledge through the humanities of significant topics and issues linked to Mexican literature and culture. Participant experiences will be applied to lesson plans and curricular projects that will be later shared with teachers throughout the United States via conferences, publications, and online through the creation of a public Web page. Participants will also grow professionally by broadening their understanding of diverse world cultures, preparing for today's global society, becoming lifelong participants in intercultural programs, and promoting educational bridges between the United States and Mexico.

Completed applications should be postmarked no later than Mar 1.  For more information or to apply for this program, email: MexicoCityJuly@aol.com.

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