July 2011
Teacher Q&A: Clara Greisman, Marin Country Day School, California
After taking Primary Source's Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644 online course, Clara participated in Primary Source's China study tour this April. Read on to hear more about this California teacher's experience learning and traveling with Primary Source.
Holliston Teacher Expands "Green" Learning Through Classroom and School-wide Initiatives
Inspired by the Primary Source course A Greener World: Understanding Connections Between People and the Environment, Marie Cuevas is teaching her students about consumption and its effects on the global environment...read more
Events and Resources to Deepen Understanding of Afghanistan’s Past and Present
This fall will mark the ten-year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the beginning of the war in Afghanistan. Primary Source will offer several programs for educators and the public with the goal of enhancing understanding of Afghanistan, including a film screening and a series of three free webinars.
Summer Interns at Primary Source
Primary Source is pleased to announce that three interns have joined our staff this summer, supporting programming for educators as well as marketing and development projects. Read on to meet Lizzy, Jack, and Suzanne!
Global Read: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
This summer, start reading Girl in Translation in preparation for a worldwide online book discussion with Primary Source (in collaboration with The Pearson Foundation and We Give Books) this December. Find more details on our Events page, and stay tuned for more information!
Primary Source Brings Educators to China and India
This summer, educators are traveling to China and India on Primary Source study tours. Read about highlights from the China tour in Executive Director Julia de la Torre’s China blog, and visit our Facebook and Twitter pages for photos and updates from India!
Learn About the World with Primary Source: Online and Face-to-Face Opportunities for Educators
Preview our exciting course offerings for the 2011-2012 school year! Read on to find information on new programs including Latin American Social Movements in the 21st Century, and a new lower fee for our online courses on China.
New E-Book from Asia Society: Educating for Global Competence
The Asia Society has recently released a new e-book with tools and resources for K-12 educators looking to add a global dimension to their classroom. Learn more and download a free copy of the e-book.
From the Primary Source Library
We are creating new online resource guides for teachers all summer! Find book, film, website, and curriculum suggestions for a variety of global topics. Take a look at our newest guides: Democratic Vistas: Civic Life, History, and American Art a Picturing America Guide and War and Society from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War.
Events & Opportunities
Teacher Workshop: The Revolution on the Web (Jul 20-21)
Worldly Women: Art Exhibit and Sale to Benefit Primary Source (through August 1)
PS Beyond Belief Film Screening and Discussion (September 2011)
U.S.-China Principal Shadowing Project (Fall 2011)
PS The Primary Source 2011 Gala for Global Education (October 28)
PS Global Read: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (December 2011)