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December 11, 2009                                                                  www.peacecorpsconnect.org         

Global TeachNet: 2009 Impact
 

This has been a terrific year for Global TeachNet. Many thanks for your work and for your support in 2009. I hope you've enjoyed the updates to date. In this week's e-newsletter we will share some comments from the community to show what an impact your commitment and generosity make for Global TeachNet. 

"I remain appreciative of and indebted to Global TeachNet, using it extensively when I returned from Peace Corps / Turkmenistan and, later, when teaching in Arkansas.  The listserv introduced many great ideas and pointed me towards wonderful opportunities..."   -Ben Dunbar, RPCV Turkmenistan (1998-2000)

Throughout the year we hear from Return Peace Corps Volunteers and members of the global education community. Your feedback demonstrates that Global TeachNet provides inspiration for bringing a global perspective to classrooms and communities.
 
"I'm so impressed with the educational resources made available!!!  My husband and I have been in Kenya frequently and have worked in Water Development there with several Peace Corps folks.   YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!"   Diane Reimers
 
Our work would not be as dynamic without your guidance, financial support and input. Our work is dedicated to you, but also could not happen without you. I know that many of you give daily to your schools by enhancing teaching materials and extracurricular activities. I also know that this has been a financially challenging year. I ask that you reflect on how much you use Global TeachNet and consider a holiday donation to support one of your global education resources. Please make an investment in Global TeachNet with an online gift or mail us a check to the address listed below. I am looking forward to a dynamic year in 2010.
 
Happy holidays and New Year!

           
Peace,
Anne Baker

Vice President
National Peace Corps Association
1900 L Street NW, Suite 404
Washington, DC 20036
Hear What Teachers Are Saying About Global TeachNet!

Click on the image below to check out this short video taken at the NCSS conference last month and see what fellow educators are saying about Global TeachNet.

 
NCSS video link

Have your own thoughts about Global TeachNet you'd like to share? Let us know!
NPCA Highlights Global Education in 2009


In 2009, NPCA's Global TeachNet continued to make strides in its mission to connect, inform, and engage educators throughout the world. Some of the year's highlights include:
  • Launch of the new Global Connections program in partnership with The Globalist, providing fresh perspectives on current world issues weekly for teachers to infuse into lessons to help improve the "global literacy" of their students.
  • Exhibition at the International Studies Schools Association conference in January and co-coordination of the International Alley group of exhibitors at the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference in November.
  • Expansion of Global TeachNet's online presence, including the creation of a Global TeachNet group where educators can network and share ideas online, as well as further development of the Global Gateway collection of resources for educators.
  • Receipt of the 1st annual electronic only outstanding acheivement in publications award at the ASCD annual conference in March for the GlobalEd News, of which there have been 23 issues this year (and more to come!).
IN THIS ISSUE
Global TeachNet: 2009 Impact

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2009 Global TeachNet Highlights

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ABOUT GLOBAL TEACHNET
 
Global TeachNet is the global education network of the National Peace Corps Association and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

ABOUT NPCA

The National Peace Corps Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization committed to fostering peace through service, education and advocacy. The activities of the NPCA are focused on connecting, informing and engaging current and returned Peace Corps volunteers, Peace Corps staff and friends of Peace Corps. The NPCA network includes 140 member groups in the U.S. and abroad. To become a member or get more information, visit www.peacecorpsconnect.org.

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COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Federal Employees:  support the NPCA through the CFC #11708 - one of the Human Care Charities of America.
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GLOBAL CONNECTIONSGlobalist logo

You can still sign up for Global Connections, NPCA's new global education parternship with The Globalist. The goal of Global Connections is to improve the "global literacy" of U.S. high school students and prepare them for the global services economy of the 21st century.

To view a sample week of Global Connections, click here (note: not all links are available for viewing on the sample page).
These brief articles, facts, and quizzes can easily be incorporated into existing lesson plans.

Participation in this program includes a free subscription to Global Connections, as well as a free subscription to the NPCA's Global TeachNet newsletter, which is an incredible value worth over $500!


To sign up or for more information about Global Connections, please contact NPCA at
teachnet@peacecorpsconnect.org.


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