National Charter Schools Week Update

Dear Friends at Arizona Charter Schools Association:

The Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (FMF), administered by the
Japan-United States Educational Commission and the Institute of
International Education, and funded by the government of Japan, offers
teachers and administrators of grades 1-12 an opportunity for a
fully-funded three-week professional development opportunity in Japan.
The program, commemorated in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the J.
William Fulbright Scholarship, seeks to encourage a lasting, peaceful
and fruitful partnership between the people of the United States and
those of Japan.

Now in its 9th year of existence, FMF sends 600 educators annually to
Japan to take part in an educational and cultural study visit.
Associations such as yours play an integral part in getting the word out
to Arizona educators about this opportunity, so that Arizona can have a
strong representation in next year’s program, and bring back the
knowledge gained to the students and community. By including the
attached information in your listserv, newsletters, and website, we can
look forward to an increased response from eligible educators in your
state and region.

The deadline for the 2005 FMF competition is December 10, 2004. Those
interested may apply directly via the online application found on the
FMF website at www.iie.org/fmf

To request more information, additional materials or if you have any questions, please contact

FMF at 1-888-527-2636 or fmf@iie.org Thank you for your continued
support and assistance in alerting your members of the FMF Teacher
Program.

Sincerely,
Mark Weber

Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
Institute of International Education
1.888.527.2636