By Shelly Clay-Robison PSC Board Secretary It’s not often that our nation is stunned into bewilderment by tragedy like the one faced by Newtown, Connecticut students, teachers, and families. We’re left shaking our heads, wiping away our tears and asking, How? Why? and finally, What can I do? At a time of year when we […]
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Blog: Peace Poles at Salisbury University
By Dr. Patricia Dean Devastated by the destruction from WWII, Masahisa Goi dedicated his life to uniting people across the world and spreading hope for world peace. In 1955, Goi started the International Peace Pole Project in Japan, and today there are Peace Poles, hand-crafted monuments to peace, in 180 countries worldwide. (more…)
Peace Pole Dedication
When Dr. Patricia Dean shared information about the Peace Pole Project with her early childhood social studies class at Salisbury University, the students decided their campus should have a Peace Pole. The spring 2012 class raised money for the Peace Pole and the Peace Study Center matched the funds so that now there are two […]
Notable Books for a Global Society 2012 Booklist
The Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association has posted their 2012 Notable Books for a Global Society booklist. Each year a committee selects 25 books for enhancing student understanding of people and cultures throughout the world. To view this year’s list, click here: 2012 NBGS Hotlist
Blog: Bringing World Events to Children through Picture Books
By Cindy Woodruff How can parents and teachers bring world events to children in ways that are developmentally appropriate? Through picture books! Today’s publishing world offers a wide variety of stunning picture books for older readers, two of which are featured here: (more…)