After two successful programs, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx will be holding the third annual Teacher in Congress Internship this July 17-24, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  Applicants need to be public or private school teachers residing in the Fifth Congressional District and preferably teaching 9th – 12th grade during the current school year.  Application deadline is Friday, June 5, 2009.

To read the Winston-Salem Journal article about the 2007 intern Mr. Daric Beiter's experience click here

The Teacher in Congress Internship was created 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.  One Fifth District school teacher will travel to Washington, D.C. for intensive learning and curriculum development activities during July 17-24, 2009.

Applicants must be available to arrive in Washington the afternoon of Friday, July 17, 2009 for orientation and stay for the entire program.  The program consists of opportunities for curriculum research; briefings with House Committee staff; attending hearings, legislative meetings, floor debates and votes; meetings with Congresswoman Foxx; and tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and area museums.

The application period for the 2009 Teacher in Congress Internship is now open.  You may download the program summary and application below.  All completed applications must be received by U.S. mail no later than June 5, 2009 to:

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
Attn: Teacher in Congress
6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court, Suite 3
Clemmons, N.C. 27012

Applicants will be notified of the selection results after June 12, 2009.  We encourage your participation and look forward to another successful Teacher in Congress experience.

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