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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 community.

Now in its 12th year, JFMF will send up to 400 educators to Japan in 2008
to take part in this educationally and culturally enriching program.
Organizations such as the Florida Counc il for the Social Studies play an
integral part in getting the word out to local educators about this
opportunity.  We very much hope that our region can have a strong
representation in next year's program and bring back the knowledge gained
to the students and community served by FCSS members. 

The deadline for the 2008 JFMF competition is December 10, 2007.  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.