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Three Teachers' WTP Workshops In October
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Register now for the Louisiana Council for the Social Studies Conference. It will be held in Baton Rouge on October 16 and 17. The LCLCE will offer We the People Workshops at the elementary, middle and high school levels. For more information go to www.lcss1812.org.
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Educational Programs Brought to Your School
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Schools interested in participating in an interactive school assembly this fall, contact us! This program is sponsored by the Louisiana State Bar Association's Outreach and Diversity Section and brings attorneys and students together for educational sessions on subjects such as the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the right to vote.
To view the LSBA calendar for date availability, click here.
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Constitution Day
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The LCLCE is looking for schools/classes that are interested in participating in a special "Constitution Day" program. If your class schedule allows 1-2 hours on September 17, contact Peggy Cotogno. |
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Lawyers in the Classroom Program
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The LCLCE is preparing a list of attorneys who are interested in visiting Louisiana classrooms this school year. If interested, please furnish us your name, address and contact information. If you are bilingual, please advise. Email Peggy Cotogno.
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 Elementary, middle and high school teachers from all seven Louisiana congressional districts were on hand for an intensive two day teachers' workshop on the We The People program.
An estimated 3000 students will benefit from the administration of this highly effective civics program this school year alone. Hats off to those educators who took time off from their summer activities to attend this seminar!
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Attorney Job Openings
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The Louisiana State Bar Association has a current listing of job opportunities in the legal field. To view these opportunities click here.
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U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities
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In July 2009, the Department of Education announced the launch billions in new grants to states and school districts. These initiatives are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and include funds allocated for:
- Title 1 School Improvement Grants
- Investing in Innovation
- Education Technology
- Teacher Incentive Fund
- Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems
Details: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/programs.html
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