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Applications from Fifth District teachers accepted until June 6

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today announced the start of the application period for her second annual "TEACHER in Congress" Internship. Under this internship program, one Fifth Congressional District school teacher will travel to Washington, D.C. for two weeks of intensive learning and curriculum development activities during the period of July 14-25.

“Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders,” Rep. Foxx said. “Equipping North Carolina educators is critical to the success of our state’s future public servants.  I am excited to continue this program for a second year and give teachers a tangible way to bring students a taste of our government.”

The TEACHER in Congress Internship offers teachers a taste of the real workings of Congress and the Federal government and lets them experience the day-to-day life of a Member of Congress. By supplying teachers with hands-on opportunities, the internship will help local schools enhance their civics and history curriculum.

The internship will consist of an introduction to the legislative process; opportunities for curriculum research; briefings with House committee staff; attending hearings, legislative meetings, floor debates and votes; attending meetings with Congresswoman Foxx; and tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and area museums.

About the TEACHER in Congress Internship: Applicants must be public school teachers residing in the Fifth Congressional District and be teaching 9th – 12th grade during the 2008-09 school year. Applicants must be available to arrive in Washington on Sunday, July 13, 2008 and stay for the entire duration of the two-week internship.

All completed applications must be submitted via U.S. mail no later than June 6, 2008. Mail to Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, Attn: TEACHER in Congress, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court, Suite 3, Clemmons, N.C. 27012. Applications will be reviewed and one teacher will be selected to participate in the first annual TEACHER in Congress Internship. Applicants will be notified of the selection results after June 13, 2008. Rep. Foxx’s office is available to assist with acquiring renewal credit where applicable.

This is a paid internship. The 2008 salary is $2,500. For additional information on the TEACHER in Congress program contact Aaron Groen in Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s office at 202/225-2071.

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