“You can’t begin to know the impact your organization has had on me and on my students. Outside of their own school, the World Affairs Council is the single most important educational partner in my students’ knowledge of the world today.”
- Social Studies Teacher
International and Domestic Travel Grants and Fellowships for Teachers
Use this link for a guide to various travel opportunities for teachers.
Regional Seminar for Students
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
South Side Area H.S and Grove City College
February 13, 2012
Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.
National Security Briefing for Teachers
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
February 14, 2012
Despite the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq and the death of Osama bin Laden, viable security threats still remain. With the ongoing upheaval in the Middle East, the continuing conflict in Afghanistan, and the unpredictability of Iran and Pakistan, the United States faces a multitude of national security challenges.
Regional Seminar for Students
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
Mt. Lebanon H.S.
February 15, 2012
Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.
Classroom Resources
Educational resources produced by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Lesson Plans |
U.S. Foreign Policy Scenarios |
Background Papers |
Resource Guides |
Classroom Resources
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