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George Washington Scholars Institute for
Mississippi Teachers to Take Place in Oxford in
2002
The
George Washington Scholars Institute for
Mississippi Teachers, a weeklong program for
elementary and secondary teachers, offered in
collaboration with the Education Department of
Mount Vernon on Washington’s estate in Virginia,
will take place June 1-8, 2002, at the Center.
This will be the fourth year that Mount Vernon has
offered the institute for Mississippi teachers;
however, it will be the first year that the
institute will be held in Mississippi. For the
first three years it was held at the Washington
estate in Virginia. Henceforth the institute will
alternate between Mount Vernon and Mississippi
every third year, with continuing funding provided
primarily by a gift from the Phil Hardin
Foundation of Meridian, Mississippi.
The
institute’s weeklong program provides an
intensive study of George Washington and his
world. The curriculum includes discussions led by
noted Washington scholars and hands-on workshops
exploring Washington’s remarkable
accomplishments. Participating teachers will
attend sessions conducted by both Mount Vernon
historians and educators and Washington scholars
from around the country. Through study,
discussion, and projects, participants gain a new
and deeper understanding of the life and character
of George Washington and his unique legacy in
creating and shaping the principles of America’s
democracy.
Upon
completing the institute, teaches are required to
prepare one lesson plan, suitable for publication
and distribution to teaches across the nation,
providing engaging, quality guidance on teaching
about the life and contributions of George
Washington. Participants are also required to
conduct in-service training for other teachers in
their home school districts.
The
George Washington Scholars Institute is made
possible thanks to the generous support of the
Phil Hardin Foundation. The Mount Vernon
Department of Education is planning the program in
cooperation with the Center for the Study of
Southern Culture and the Mississippi Department of
Education.
For
additional information, teachers and educators may
contact Jennifer Nance of the Mississippi
Department of Education at 601-359-2586.
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William
Sommerfield, the
actor who often portrays George Washington
at Mount Vernon’s most important events,
and actress Pat Jordan,who plays
Martha Washington, will participate in the
George Washington Scholars Institute to be
held in Oxford June 1-8. In addition to
meeting with participating teachers,
Sommerfield and Jordan will give a public
performance during the week. Details will
be announced in regional newspapers and
broadcast media and on the Center’s Web
site (www.olemiss.edu/depts/south). |
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