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GRANTS OPPORTUNITIES

National Council for the Social Studies NCSS honors annually the outstanding performance of teachers, researchers, and other worthy individuals and programs, and has encouraged unique and innovative social studies education projects through its award and grant programs. Please click here for more details

Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies Education
FASSE was created in 1984 by National Council for Social Studies to support research and classroom application projects which improve social studies education and promote engaged, effective citizens. Today the FASSE board administers several award programs and the fund that supports them. Please click here for more details.

Two exciting Fulbright Awards for educators interested in spending a semester or a year abroad: the 2011-2012 Fulbright Teacher Classroom Exchange and the Distinguished Awards in Teaching programs. Please click herehttp://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/ for more details.

Teaching a People's History From the Zinn Education Project which promotes and supports the use of Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People's History of the United States and other materials for teaching a people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. The Zinn Education Project is coordinated by two non-profit organizations, Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change. Please click here for more details.

National Peace Essay Contest The United States Institute of Peace is holding our annual NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST. This scholarship contest is for high school students who are interested in international issues, conflict resolution, peace studies, justice, and human rights. The 2011-2012 contest’s topic is “GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION, AND CONFLICT.” The topic changes every year. THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2011-2012 CONTEST IS FEBRUARY 1, 2012. Please click here for more details.

AWARDS
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Oregon Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
OCSS is now accepting applications for its Educator of the Year Award. Educator must be nominated by a current OCSS member in good standing. Nominee does not have to be a current member. Application deadline is August 25, 2012. Please click here for the nomination form.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

China Teachers Exchange Program sends American K-12 teachers to China to teach English in Chinese secondary schools, and places Chinese secondary school teachers of English in American schools to teach Chinese language and culture, and where appropriate, English as a Second Language. Please click here for more details.

The Fulbright Center in The Netherlands announces a great opportunity for high school teachers in the USA who want to set up a high school educational exchange with a Dutch high school. The Fulbright Center created an online community that helps you to find a Dutch partner school. Please Click here for more details.
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UP COMING EVENTS

Tentative OCSS Meetings 2012

Full Board -- February 4, 2012
Monmouth, OR

Full Board -- April 28, 2012
Bandon, OR

Full Board -- August 17, 2012
Portland, OR
Concordia University
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Next NCSS National Conference
Seattle, Washington
November 16-18, 2012

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