January 2008

Upcoming Events

Human Rights Watch International Film Festival (Jan. 16-20)
"Islam in Context" Lecture Series (ongoing)
Summer Institute Registration (begins mid-Feb.)

Support International Education through Primary Source
Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has generously supported Primary Source with a recent donation. Now more than ever we are working to increase our contributions from individuals in order to fully sustain our programming for 2008 and beyond. We need to raise just $10,000 more by January 25 in order to reach our goal of $100,000 for the year. Your contribution, combined with other funding sources, will help us achieve our mission of educating for global understanding. If you have not given recently, please consider a gift of $25, $50, $100, or more by donating online or sending your check to Primary Source, 101 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Thank you!

Executive Director Kathleen Ennis: K-12 Global Education Leader
On December 6, Kathleen Ennis, Executive Director of Primary Source, spoke about the importance of international education as part of the 2007 NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) Conference. This year's conference highlighted "Education for a Global Economy" and included Ms. Ennis in a panel presentation focusing on global studies in K-12 schools. Ms. Ennis emphasized that by infusing international perspectives into math, history, English, science, and art classrooms, schools can prepare students to be "global citizens" who will not only thrive in a global economy but see people from other countries as neighbors.

2008 Summer Institutes Announced
Primary Source is pleased to announce our 2008 summer institutes. Joining top scholars with classroom experts, summer institutes have long been a highlight of Primary Source programming. This year, K-12 teachers from across New England will examine global education, the geography and history of the Silk Road, Japanese culture, antebellum America, and Massachusetts history. Full details and registration information will be available on the Primary Source website in mid-February.

A World Class Education
The Asia Society and the George Lucas Educational Foundation are pleased to release A World Class Education: Volume 2. This DVD, comprised of 5 documentary films, features innovative K-12 schools that foster global understanding. The film also outlines steps that schools, communities, and policy makers can take to globalize education. To watch clips from the DVD, go to the George Lucas Educational Foundation website. For more information or to order, please visit the Asia Society website.

Recent Additions to the Primary Source Library
Book and DVD highlights include China: People, Places, Culture, History; The Adinkra Dictionary; Japan in Pictures; Salud!; and Countries Around the World: Cambodia.