A Tribute to Mary M. Newmann

We were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of our Board members, Mary M. Newmann, who died of cancer this summer. Her tenure on the Primary Source Board was all too short, but her presence and participation will long be remembered by all who had the pleasure of working closely with her.

Sneak Preview: Silent Auction Packages at 2011 Gala for Global Education

Looking for a relaxing weekend getaway? Love sports and adventure? Enjoy fine cuisine and wining and dining? Win exciting silent auction prizes like these and more at our Gala for Global Education.

Weekend in Maine
Enjoy a night at the peaceful Bradley Inn at Pemaquid Point, Maine, and a kayaking trip from Maine Kayak.

DC Teachers Become Students at Primary Source

Payne Elementary School Teachers Gain Knowledge and Resources to Prepare DC Students for Today's Interconnected World

Last month, six educators from Daniel A. Payne Elementary School, a World Cultures Catalyst School in Washington, DC, traveled to Boston to attend Primary Source's Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century summer institute. The week-long program featured lectures and workshops on five global themes: the economy, the environment, health, human rights, and peace studies. Joined by 50 educators from across the country, the Payne teachers gained new resources and ideas for integrating the study of world cultures and histories into their curriculum.

Expand Your Classroom: Register Today for a Primary Source Course

Primary Source is pleased to announce that registration for our 2011-2012 school-year courses for K-12 educators is now open.

Primary Source Provides Knowledge and Tools to Educators Across the U.S.

Since 1989, Primary Source has provided face-to-face professional development workshops primarily for K-12 teachers and administrators in New England. In 2011, with a growing array of online courses, webinars, and resources, we are expanding our reach and providing educators across the country with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare students for today's interconnected world.

Primary Source Wraps Up 2011 Summer Institutes with Courses on Africa and Asians in the U.S.

At Primary Source's Africa in the 19th and 20th Centuries summer institute, panelists from Malawi, The Gambia, and Zimbabwe share their personal histories of growing up African today and what young adults in the U.S. most need to know.

Primary Source held its last 2011 summer institutes for K-12 educators this week: Africa in the 19th and 20th Centuries: Colonialism, Independence and Legacies, held at Primary Source in collaboration with the Boston University African Studies Center, and Asians in the U.S.: Migrations, Challenges and Achievements, held in Milton, Massachusetts.

Educators Learn About the World through Primary Source Summer Institutes Teaching for Global Understanding and Crossroads of Culture

At Teaching for Global Understanding, Catherine Duggan of Harvard Business School presents her keynote speech, "A Global Economy: The Pros and Cons of Globalization."

With two more summer institutes underway, this was another busy week for Primary Source. Friday, July 29th was the culminating day for Teaching for Global Understanding in the 21st Century, held at Boston College, and Crossroads of Culture: Interconnections in Asia from 600-1500 CE, held in collaboration with Boston University.

Teacher Q&A: Clara Greisman, Marin Country Day School, California

Clara Greisman is a 5th grade teacher at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, 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.

Primary Source: What were some highlights of taking the Changing China online course? How does online learning compare to a traditional face-to-face setting?

Holliston Teacher Expands "Green" Learning Through Classroom and School-wide Initiatives

Marie Cuevas, a 6th grade geography teacher from Holliston, Massachusetts, is incorporating lessons on the environment into her classroom. Inspired by the Primary Source course A Greener World: Understanding Connections Between People and the Environment, and using resources presented at the program, Marie is teaching her students about consumption and its effects on the global environment.

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. In September, join us for a screening and discussion of the documentary film, Beyond Belief. In October and November, we will offer a series of three free webinars with leading scholars. Finally, we invite you to explore online resources for teaching and learning about Afghanistan.