Global Classrooms DC's Spring Model United Nations at the U.S. Department of State

About Global Classrooms: Washington, DC

The 2011 Global Classrooms Washington D.C. Model UN Conference will be held on May 4, 2011.

Global Classrooms: Washington, DC (GCDC) is implemented by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) and is a part of a worldwide initiative of the United Nations Association of the USA to bring Model UN into urban public schools. Using special curricular materials, up-to-date online and print resources, and comprehensive support and training for participating teachers, GC:DC brings this experience to DC metropolitan area public schools in dynamic ways. The result of these initiatives has enabled the program to successfully work with each of the 19 DC public high schools in the District of Columbia (DCPS) system and touch the lives of 519 students in its third year.

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Through the program, high school students and teachers in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area participate in year-round activities that help them understand the global system, increase their knowledge of other cultures and traditions, improve their ability to think analytically and creatively, and tackle global problems and issues collectively. Participating students learn to interact civilly and productively with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Utilizing the wealth of resources available in the nation's capital, Global Classrooms: Washington, DC (GCDC) looks forward to continuing to promote global awareness and an interest in international affairs in our partner schools.

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• Global Classrooms DC
• United Nations
• U.S. State Department
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