Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
| To: | Superintendents, Principals, Teachers and Interested Parties |
| From: | Jeffrey Nellhaus, Acting Commissioner of Education |
| Date: | February 2008 |
I am pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for up to ten Massachusetts teachers of grades three through twelve in public and non-public schools. Applications are now being accepted for the tenth annual George Washington Teachers' Institute. The Institute will provide a one-week study program at George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, in northern Virginia.
The Institute's program will provide an intensive immersion study of George Washington and his world. The curriculum includes discussions led by noted Washington scholars and workshops exploring Washington's life and interests at Mount Vernon. Participating teachers will have full access to Mount Vernon's extensive library collection. They will meet with Mount Vernon's historians, curators, and educators, and will join an off-site field trip to explore 18th century colonial life and politics. Through study, discussion, tours, and projects, participants will gain a new and deeper understanding of the life and character of George Washington and his unique legacy in creating and shaping the principles of America's democracy.
The requirements and application   for the Institute are attached. These materials can also be found on our website www.doe.mass.edu/educators/recognition/. Please make multiple copies of the application and related materials, distribute them throughout your school or district, and use any other methods that will help to make the Institute material accessible to teachers. Completed applications need to be postmarked by Monday, March 17, 2008. Please encourage teachers of all subject areas to apply for this unique opportunity.
The George Washington Teachers' Institute is made possible by the generous support of a Massachusetts foundation in cooperation with George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Deborah Walker at djwalker@doe.mass.edu or call 781-338-3347.
last updated: February 7, 2008
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