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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH |
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Each year the World Affairs Council of Charlotte gives away over
$20,000 to teachers and students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and
surrounding counties! Since 1996 we have directly impacted almost
700 teachers who in turn have impacted over 70,000 students. |
 Academic
WorldQuest
Teams from each
local public and independent high school in the greater Charlotte region
are invited to compete in this international knowledge competition on
questions relating to foreign policy, geography, current events, and
more. Academic WorldQuest has grown in popularity that participating
schools have assigned coaches and teams who compete for the honor of
representing their school in this competition. This program encourages
an understanding for global issues and team building in a very engaging
(and fun) way. The winning school is then invited to participate in the
national Academic WorldQuest held in Washington, D.C.
Check our details for Academic WorldQuest
2011.
This year, Academic WorldQuest 2011 will be played jointly with
WorldQuest, the community version of this competition. |
Speaker in the Classroom
We have
successful education collaborations with UNC Charlotte, Central Piedmont
Community College (CPCC), Davidson College, Charlotte School of Law and Queens University of Charlotte. These
partnerships allow us to bring speakers on campus as part of our
education outreach mission. Students and faculty members have the
opportunity to listen and learn from world-renowned authors, state and
government leaders, and experts on international issues. We provide
similar opportunities to Charlotte Mecklenburg County Schools through
roundtable discussions with international experts. |
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Council Scholar Program
This program,
generously sponsored by Wells Fargo, Carolinas HealthCare System, BAE
Systems, Presbyterian Healthcare, German Language & Culture Foundation and UNC Charlotte recognizes
outstanding Charlotte area administrators and teachers, grades K-12, who have demonstrated
a commitment to, and interest in international education. The grant of
$2,500 may be used to attend international conferences or to participate
in study abroad programs. Past Council Scholars have been able to
bring back and share with their students new perspectives, which have
enriched and enhanced the classroom experience for all involved.
Click here for more information on the 2011-2012 Council Scholar
(GENERAL) Program
Click for more information the 2011-2012
Council Scholar (Germany Program) - Only
Open to German Language Teachers (K-12)
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 International
Language Luncheon
This
program recognizes junior and senior high school students from
public and private schools in Mecklenburg County with outstanding
language skills. Students who excel at speaking French, Spanish, or
German are brought together in a social atmosphere and provided with
the opportunity to interact with speakers fluent in their chosen
language. Local students consider invitations to this luncheon an
honor and a sign of excellence.
Click here for more information on the International Language
Luncheon
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International Career Panel
This
special event allows college students at UNC Charlotte to learn from
experts in the fields of international business, international
education, the Peace Corps, and the State Department. The panel
openly talks about their experiences and offers valuable advice to
those about to enter the job market. Students find this type of
program very helpful in pursuing their goals to work in
international fields.
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Center for Leadership
and Global Economics (L&GE)
This magnet program in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools invites
children to become students of the world through exposure to global
issues and cultures. Primary areas of focus are academics,
leadership and teamwork, global awareness, and responsible and
ethical decision making. The program offers students opportunities
to participate in authentic exercises to enhance their leadership
skills. The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is one of several
local organizations partnering with the L&GE program. For educators
to share their knowledge of the world with their students, they must
first have a certain comfort level with the subject matter. Through
teacher workshops on various regions of the world, grant
opportunities that underwrite programs and travel abroad, and access
to more than 100 unique program ideas for all age levels, the
Council hopes to make these educators jobs just a little bit easier.
The Council will also provide the schools with speakers who can
enlighten both teachers and students to international current
events.
Click here
for more information on the Center for
Leadership and Global Economics |
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