Philadelphia’s Guide: African American State Historical Markers

Source: The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection Description: A project of The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and The William Penn Foundation, this book was published in 1992 and lists all of the African American historical markers in Philadelphia. The book contains information about the people, places, and events commemorated at at site, and includes maps and…
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Green Schools Program

Source: RecycleBank Description: RecycleBank partners with cities and brands to reward residents for helping to make their communities cleaner, greener places. During the school year, students will propose a green project designed to improve their school or community. After we’ve selected the Top 50 plans, members can donate their points to help make their dreams a reality.…
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MightyFest Writing Activities

Source: Mighty Writers Description: At Mighty Writers, we teach kids to write. We do this through four-day-a-week writing academies at our six neighborhood locations in Philadelphia, and at our site in Camden, New Jersey. Over the course of a year—even in summers!—we take students through every genre of writing, but always with the same goal: to…
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Global Competence Aptitude Assessment

Source: Global Competence Aptitude Assessment Description: Global Competence Associates, LLC are the leaders in the original worldwide consensus research on global competence since 1999. Our rigorous research is foundational to our portfolio of supportive services such as assessment, training, certification, and consultation. We are the creators of the Global Competence Aptitude Assessment (GCAA)®, which objectively measures the…
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Global Read Webinar Series (Updated 2020)

Source: Global Read Webinar Series Description: These are words educators use to describe World View experiences. World View has provided high-quality global professional development for educators since 1998. We equip K-12 and community college teachers, administrators and staff with knowledge, best practices, and resources that prepare students to engage with our interconnected and diverse world. Website: https://worldview.unc.edu/news-article/2020-global-read-webinar-series/
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HMH Field Trips

Source: HMH Field Trips Description: As a Google® content partner, HMH®  has developed K-12 field trips for Google Expeditions. Using a virtual reality viewer-like Google Cardboard-and a smartphone, students are swept away into immersive virtual worlds where learning and engagement are maximized. These virtual fields trips are 3D, 360-degree panoramas from fascinating locations, and directly tied…
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Keepers Of The Culture, INC.

Source: Keepers Of The Culture, INC. Description: Keepers Of The Culture, Inc. KOTC, or (“Khotsi”) of Philadelphia is a non-profit, educational, cultural art organization which seeks to perpetuate the African and African-American oral tradition. We intend to highlight, reinforce and pass on the history and culture of African-Americans and their antecedents, to educate and nurture individual and collective…
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CIS Abroad

Source: CIS Abroad Description: At CISabroad, we are unapologetically committed to giving ALL students the best value in study and intern abroad. We want out students to be as diverse as the countries they study in! When comparing programs, take into account all of our feature: affordability, support, cultural immersion, and academic relevance. You won’t find…
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ISA Funding Your Program

Source: ISA Funding Your Program Description: To ignite personal growth through a wide range of affordable education abroad opportunities with a commitment to exceptional support for all participants and their institutions. Website: https://studiesabroad.com/admissions/funding-your-program/scholarships-and-grants
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CIEE Global Navigator-High School Study Abroad

Source: CIEE Global Navigator-High School Study Abroad Description: CIEE offers various ways for high school students to study abroad: Summer Abroad (3-4 weeks): Explore a different culture in more than 30 amazing destinations across the world. Choose to focus on language learning, service and leadership, or content studies. High School Abroad (1-2 semesters): Get fully immersed in the daily…
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