AFS Intercultural Educator Award nominations now being accepted

From AFSWiki

As effective school outreach is critical to our organization, The Outreach to Educators Task Force (OETF) has been working on many projects focused on improving our alignment and profile with schools and developing new tools to assist volunteers. OETF is pleased to announce the following new initiative, the recognition of outstanding Educators. The AFS Intercultural Educator Award will recognize educators who understand the critical need to support Intercultural Education in schools and build a global community. AFS Intercultural Educators work in partnership with AFS to inspire and Support students to study abroad, and welcome and support international exchange students in ways that connect them to their new school and community. A maximum of three National Awards are to be awarded each year with 2011 being the inaugural year.

To nominate an outstanding educator who best promotes global studies and intercultural understanding in your school community, click here for competition details and a nomination form. Nominations are due by August 30th, 2011.