Monthly Archives: February 2010

US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Belfer National Conference

By admin | Published: February 22, 2010
The Education Division of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is pleased to announce the 2010 Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators. The conference is funded by a grant from the Belfer Foundation. Middle and high school educators and community college faculty are encouraged to attend. The conference is designed for educators with [...]
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2010 Holocaust & Jewish Resistance Teachers Program

By admin | Published: February 20, 2010
A summer study program in Washington, DC, Israel, Germany and Poland for secondary (6-12) school teachers. Thank you for your interest in our Summer Seminar Program on Holocaust and Jewish Resistance, initiated by Vladka Meed in 1984. This year’s program is scheduled for July 5 – 26, 2010. This seminar is for secondary school teachers [...]
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TCSS Spring Leadership Meeting

By admin | Published: February 18, 2010
TCSS spring leadership meeting will take place in Austin for TCSS Executive Committee, Executive Board (including local council Board Reps), and committees, March 26-27, 2010 at Austin Airport Hilton. For those planning to come for Friday night, special rate of $85 will only be available through February 22nd. Reserve your room online here or directly [...]
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Founders Fellowship Program for New Teachers

By admin | Published: February 11, 2010
The Bill of Rights Institute is pleased to invite you to apply for our brand new Founders Fellowship Program! This new program is open to 20 early-career American History and Civics teachers. Selected Fellows will participate in a year-long educational program to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the American Founding. The Founders Fellows will [...]
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Fraud-Prevention Videos from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service

By admin | Published: February 10, 2010
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has produced an excellent series of short dramatic fraud-prevention videos that can be downloaded free or streamed online. Available videos include: Truth or Consequences: Fake Check Scams Mixed in with the bills you get a surprise — it’s a big check made out to you. Before you cash that check [...]
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE $10,000 PRESERVE AMERICA HISTORY TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

By admin | Published: February 3, 2010
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations for the annual $10,000 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award, given to the best middle or high school history teacher in the United States. The Preserve America History Teacher of the Year is chosen from outstanding history teachers in each state, district, and [...]
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