http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/ The AFT has pulled together a variety of information to help you advance in your teaching career and to help you bring the latest and best resources to your students. en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:46:10 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) www.aft.org/civicvoices/index.htm Join a worldwide effort to preserve the past and inspire future generations through Civic Voices, a project of the AFT Educational Foundation. Apply by Dec. 4, 2009 to take part in Civil Rights Seminars in Birmingham or Boston OR to take part in international exchange programs to explore important social movements in one of seven partner countries (Poland, Northern Ireland, Philippines, South Africa, Mongolia, Georgia, and Columbia). Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:46:10 -0500 http://www.aft.org/teachers/native.htm We have pulled together a variety of resources to facilitate learning about Native American history, culture, and achievements. Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:34:50 -0500 http://www.aft.org/topics/community-schools/index.htm The AFT supports transforming some of our schools that serve our neediest students into community schools. Learn about initiatives across the country, supporting research and more. Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:18:42 -0500 http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/generation-united/index.htm The AFT, joining with Save the Children's efforts to actively engage students in the fight to end child poverty, developed classroom activities and resources for pre-K through 12th-grade teachers that echo Save the Children's core values and support its Valentine's Day card contest. Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:01:18 -0500 http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/funding/index.htm Use our new funding database to find funds for your continuing education, professional development, and classroom. Search for loan forgiveness programs, teacher grants and awards, classroom donation programs, and summer studies and exchange programs. You can even narrow your search by state, grade level, subject area and more! Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:04:04 -0400 http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/funding/afford-college.htm As part of The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (H.R. 2669), four major changes are being phased in, as of July 1, aimed at making college more affordable for students overwhelmed with the increasing cost of higher education. Laura Brown <lbrown@aft.org> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:45:04 -0400 http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/funding/summer-studies.htm Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops--These workshops provide the opportunity for K-12 educators to engage in intensive study and discussion of important topics in American history. AFT Teachers <edissues@aft.org> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:13:17 -0500 http://www.aft.org/tools4teachers/funding/grants.htm Make Talk Work: The City University of New York Dispute Resolution Consortium (CUNY DRC) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice-CUNY, is holding its second international video competition. AFT <edissues@aft.org> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:43:38 -0500