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Standing Up in the Global Classroom

Standingupintheglobalclassroom

The perfect storm of the Kony Campaign, the Trayvon Martin tragedy, the Afghanistan massacre, and the Hunger Games premier has swept into classrooms, carpools and kitchen tables across the United States, bringing the issue of the impact of war, violence, racism, and bullying on children front and center. This storm has churned up a remarkable level of outrage and empathy from young and old, as punctuated by President Obama’s poignant and powerful message to Trayvon Martin’s parents. iEARN understands the importance of helping teachers leverage this teachable moment into action.  Read more >