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Applications from Fifth District teachers accepted until June 4

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today announced that the application period for her fourth annual "Teacher in Congress" program is under way. Under this program, one Fifth Congressional District school teacher will travel to Washington, D.C. for a week of intensive learning and curriculum development activities during the period of July 16-23.

“This program helps North Carolina educators bring government to life for their students,” Foxx said.  “Teachers who get a glimpse of the inner-workings of government can offer their students a vibrant civics education and hopefully inspire the next generation of North Carolina public servants. I am excited to continue this unique program for a fourth year and give teachers a tangible way to give students a look inside our government.”

The Teacher in Congress program was created by Rep. Foxx in 2007 to offer teachers a taste of the real workings of Congress and the federal government while experiencing the day-to-day life of a Member of Congress.  By supplying teachers with hands-on opportunities, the program will help local schools enhance their civics and history curriculum.

The internship consists 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 or private school teachers residing in the Fifth Congressional District and be teaching 9th – 12th grade during the 2010-11 school year. Applicants must be available to participate in the entire duration of the week-long program which runs July16-23. Additional information and applications are available online at www.foxx.house.gov/students.

All completed applications must be received mail no later than June 4, 2010. 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 Teacher in Congress program. Applicants will be notified of the selection results after June 11, 2010. Rep. Foxx’s office is available to assist with acquiring renewal credit where applicable.

This is a paid internship. The 2010 salary/stipend is $2,000 before taxes. For additional information on the Teacher in Congress program contact Aaron Groen in Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s office at 202/225-2071.