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HOME : CONFERENCES AND PROGRAMS
: CHALLENGE 20/20
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Welcome to the Challenge 20/20 Homepage!
Challenge 20/20 is an Internet-based program that pairs classes at any grade level (K-12) from schools in the U.S. with their counterpart classes in schools in other countries; together the teams (of two or three schools) tackle real global problems to find solutions that can be implemented at the local level and in their own communities. Schools do not have to be NAIS members to participate! We accept private, public, charter schools from the US and any other country. Schools can also be elementary or secondary.
APPLICATIONS: Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for school year 2009-2010. If you wish to sign up for 2010-2011, visit our website from March 1, 2010 to August 16, 2010 to apply online!
Apply online from March 1 - August 16, 2010. To apply for the 2010-2011 Challenge 20/20, click here!
If your school already has an established relationship with a school in another country, we encourage the two schools to work together. Please indicate this relationship on your application form. We must receive individual application forms from each school/class wishing to participate. If your school does not have a partner school in mind, simply select the problems (up to five in order of preference);for which you would like to work toward a solution. NAIS will work to partner your school, based on the problem/s you have selected. If we cannot find a partner for your school this year, we will give your school priority for next year's program, provided you re-submit an application form. If NAIS is unable to identify a partner for your school this year, your school can also opt to participate in Challenge 20/20 as a non-partnered school in preparation for next year.
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To learn details about the Challenge 20/20 program and to apply, visit the links below:
Program Logistics and Details
REPORTS: Term Two reports for 2009-2010 teams are due on May 3, 2010! To read details and to submit a team report, click here! Articles about Challenge 20/20 Grab The TorchCalendar Sales to Fund NAIS Global Learning and Grab the Torch Philanthropy Education Programs. Sales of a new calendar, illustrated by renowned artist Norman LaLiberte, will support scholarships promoting philanthropy education as well as global learning. The calendar includes 12 images of fruits, vegetables, flowers and whimsical creatures, many in the vibrant, life-affirming reds and oranges for which LaLiberte is known. The calendar is available for sale online and makes a great holiday gift for staff, friends and family. Proceeds from the calendar will generate scholarships for children to participate in Philanthropy Camp. Philanthropy Camp, a project of Grab the Torch, provides an in-depth look at charitable giving, cause-related marketing, and foundation management for high school students. Grab the Torch nurtures the potential of students to become visionary leaders for the non-profit world. Philanthropy camp will be held at 3 NAIS member schools next summer. Funds will also support NAIS global education initiatives.
“Schools of the future must include civic engagement and philanthropy as key values to teach and model,” said NAIS president Pat Bassett. “NAIS is pleased to partner with Grab the Torch to that end.” To get the perfect holiday gift for the first 100 people on your list, please visit the Grab the Torch Website, http://www.grabthetorch.org/calendar.htm. Grab The Torch and NAIS would like to thank Norman Laliberté for his generous donation of artwork. 100% of the profits will be directed to education and scholarships.
Questions? Contact Ioana Simona Suciu Wheeler, associate director of global initiatives at wheeler@nais.org.
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