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Dear Laura
Hainey,
The Japan
Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (JFMF), sponsored by the
Government of Japan, provides U.S. educators with fully-funded study
tours of Japan. The program is designed to increase understanding
between the people of Japan and the United States by inviting U.S.
elementary and secondary educators to visit Japan and share their
experiences with fellow Americans upon their return. JFMF
participants travel to Japan with other outstanding educators, learn
about Japanese culture and education, and return home to implement
a self-designed plan to share their knowledge and experience with
their students, colleagues, and the community.
Now in its 10
th year, JFMF sends up to 600 educators annually to Japan to take
part in this educationally and culturally enriching program.
Organizations such as yours play an integral part in getting the
word out to local educators about this opportunity. We very
much hope that your region 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 region.
The deadline
for the 2006 JFMF competition is December 10, 2005. Those
interested may apply via the online application at www.iie.org/jfmf.
To request more information, additional materials, or if you have
any questions, please contact 1-888-527-2636 or jfmf@iie.org.
Thank you for your continued support and assistance in alerting
your colleagues to the opportunities the JFMF Teacher Program provides.
Sincerely,
Michael-Scott
Saffle
jfmf@iie.org
(TEL) 1-888-527-2636
(FAX) 202-326-7672
www.iie.org/jfmf
www.fulbrightmemorialfund.jp
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