September 2007

Upcoming Events

Bunraku National Puppet Theater of Japan (October 3)
African Art Workshop in Rhode Island (October 13)
Ancient China Workshop in New Hampshire (October 17)
Ruthanne Lum McCunn in Chinatown (October 27)

2007-2008 Schedule Features New Programs, Offerings for Elementary Educators*
Over 20 seminar series and workshops, most of them brand new, will be offered during the school year. Our new courses include programs on Latin America, East Africa, India, Japan, and American art.

*Retired educators: space permitting, we invite you to register for our programs at a discount of 50% from our non-partner rate.

New Courses in Maine Feature Modern Japan, Chinese Language
This year's program schedule at the Maine offices of Primary Source will include courses on modern Japan, Maine's African American history, African culture, the Silk Road, and the Muslim world. For detailed descriptions and registration information, visit our website.

Massachusetts Awarded Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize
The State of Massachusetts has been awarded the Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education in the State category. The Massachusetts Initiative for International Studies (MIIS), a public-private partnership of leaders in business, policy, and education, has championed a statewide initiative to promote global competence in Massachusetts' schools. Led by Primary Source, the coalition has spearheaded key policy initiatives...

Teachers Explore African American History on Primary Source Study Tour
Twenty-two New England educators are still raving about April’s study tour, Making Freedom: African American History in New England and New York . Over the course of a week, the group visited an African American burial ground in Newport, RI; braved hurricane-like weather while learning about the historical roots and vibrant culture of Martha’s Vineyard’s black community; and toured Harlem by bus...

Recent Additions to the Primary Source Library
Book and DVD highlights include China Blue, Henry's Freedom Box, Journey Into Mohawk Country, and Teen Life in the Middle East.