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January 2010
Author Lisa See to Speak at Primary Source
Primary Source is thrilled to welcome acclaimed author Lisa See to speak about her latest work, Shanghai Girls. See, whose past books include On Gold Mountain, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Peony in Love, will visit Primary Source for a lecture and book signing event on Wednesday, February 3...read more
RSVP today to reserve your seat!
Director Kathleen Ennis to Lead Spring 2010 Delegation to China
For the past fifteen years, Primary Source has been at the forefront of elementary and secondary education about China. In April 2010, the organization will continue its leadership in this arena with the third in a series of travel delegations designed to engage school leaders in education about China...read more
Why Learn About the World? Why Teach About the World?
Teachers and students share their thoughts about global education in two new videos from Primary Source.
Opera Boston, Primary Source, and Madame White Snake
In conjunction with the world premiere of Madame White Snake, Primary Source teamed up with Opera Boston and created a unique workshop to give teachers a way to bring this extraordinary story alive for students. An opera developed from a classic Chinese legend, Madame White Snake tells the tale of a demon white snake that longs to become human and experience love...read more
Teacher Q&A: James Buck, Watertown High School
James Buck teaches world history at Watertown High School. A frequent participant in Primary Source seminars, he recently began incorporating an international community service project into the traditional curriculum...read more
Primary Source's 2009 Annual Fund Reaches New Heights!
Despite a difficult economic climate, Primary Source raised an unprecedented amount of unrestricted funds during the past year. In total, the 2009 Primary Source Fund brought in approximately $295,000 to support important global education initiatives...read more
New from the Primary Source Library
Did you know that graphic novels are more than just comic books? There are great nonfiction and fiction titles that cover international issues and themes. Check out some of the graphic novel titles in the Primary Source Library: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang; The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobsen and Ernie Colón; Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan; Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi; Aya by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie.
Find these and other graphic novels in Primary Source's library catalog.
Upcoming Events
PS An Evening with Lisa See (Feb. 3)
PS My Japan: Home, School, and Daily Life for Japanese Children (Mar. 20)
Harriet Jacobs (Jan. 7-31)
Academic WorldQuest (Jan. 23)
Teach in China this Summer (Feb. 16 deadline)
Opera Boston: Madame White Snake (Feb. 26 - Mar. 2)
Preserve America History Teacher of the Year (Mar. 1 deadline)
Why Teach India? (April 30)
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