| FLEX Online Newsletter
January 2005 - In this issue:
International Education Week &
AYA FLEX Contest Winners!
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of The
U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to
celebrate cultural diversity, international education, and exchange
worldwide. During IEW, each FLEX and YES student made one or more
presentation at his/her high school, at another local school, or
at a civic organization such as the Lions or Kiwanis Club to teach
others about their home country and the importance of youth exchange.
This year, AYA organized an essay and photo contest open to all
FLEX students.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WINNERS &
THEIR ESSAYS!
Annual National Service Learning
Conference
The Annual National Service Learning Conference brings together
students to meet and establish friendships with peers as they share
their diverse perspectives on global issues.
Details about this year's conference:
Educating for Change
Long Beach, CA
March 16-19, 2005
Find out more about the Annual National Service Learning Conference
at http://www.globalyouthleadership.org/information.html
Download the Application
Form and Application
Score Sheet.
Doors to Diplomacy
Registration opens November 1, 2004
Projects due March 21, 2005
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the 2005 Doors
to Diplomacy award competition to recognize the student-created
Web project that best teaches others about the importance of international
affairs and diplomacy. Winners will be announced in spring 2005.
Each student member of the team who wins the Doors to Diplomacy
award receives a $2,000 scholarship, and the winning coaches' schools
each receive a $500 cash award. The State Department also sponsors
a trip to Washington, DC, where the winners will receive a private
tour of the State Department facilities, meet with key officials,
and participate in a special award presentation ceremony.
For a project description and information on eligibility and judging
criteria, visit http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/doors/
**Just a reminder that as a FLEX student you need to complete at
least 10 hours of Volunteer service per month.** Remember to get
your Student Service Records signed. E-mail Christine Fallon cfallon@aifs.org
with what activities you’ve been volunteering in and why you
like them! |
