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6/18/2009 19:36:19Lucy GrayNoMeasuring Up in a Flat WorldTechlearningKaren Greenwood HenkeEnglishhttp://www.techlearning.com/article/6812Greenwood Henke, Karen. "Measuring Up in a Flat World." Techlearning (2007). 21 May 2007 This is helpful article that summarizes the impetus behind the call for 21st century skills.Non-fiction, Magazine articleAdultTo improve learning, teaching and/or curriculum., To learn about technologies used in the field of education.The author is a GEC member.

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6/18/2009 19:42:36Lucy GrayNoA World Transformed: How Other Countries are Preparing Students for the Interconnected World of the 21st CenturyPhi Delta KappanVivien StewartEnglishhttp://www.pdkintl.org/advocacy/global_articles.htmStewart, Vivien. "A World Transformed: How Other Countries are Preparing Students for the Interconnected World of the 21st Century." Phi Delta Kappan (2005): 229-232.Non-fiction, Journal articleAdultTo learn about global education programs., To improve learning, teaching and/or curriculum., To learn about technologies used in the field of education.

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6/20/2009 9:10:17Henry AllenNoBetween Form & Freedom: : A Practical Guide to the Teenage Years Hawthorn PressBetty StaleyEnglishhttp://www.amazon.com/Between-Form-Freedom-Practical-Lifeways/dp/1869890086Between Form and Freedom offers a wealth of insights about teenagers and a compassionate, intelligent, and intuitive look into the minds of children and adolescents. Betty Staley explores the nature of adolescence and considers teenagers' needs in relation to family, friends, schools, love, and the arts. She also deals with issues of stress, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and eating disorders.

This is a valuable guide and inspiration for all parents of teenagers.
Non-fictionHigh School (ages 14-18), AdultTo explore ideas from another perspective.This would be a great book for parents and teens to read together. Highly recommended.

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6/26/2009 9:07:35Kelly KorenakNoStraight Talk on Race: Challenging the Stereotypes in Kids BooksSchool Library JournalMitali PerkinsEnglishhttp://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6647713.htmlApril 1, 2009, School Library Journal -- see full article on website aboveArticle from a noted children's author about how race is portrayed in books - - intended to open dialogue and be a challenge for authors, but has critical connections for teachers to think about how we TEACH race in books we use in the classroom. Excellent read.Journal articleAdultTo learn about other countries and cultures., To explore ideas from another perspective., To improve learning, teaching and/or curriculum.This is my new favorite article for use in discussions, professional development. All English teachers, and other as well, should read this.

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6/29/2009 7:15:12Sue CollinsNoThree Cups of Tea Youth EditionPenguin PaperbackGreg Mortenson http://www.threecupsoftea.com/Intro.php/The books that changed the way people think about changing the world: Peace Through Education.
These books are based on the best seller version of Three Cups of Tea, but are adapted for elementary children. 		Non-fictionPrimary Grades (ages 5-8))To learn about other countries and cultures., To explore ideas from another perspective., To learn about global education programs., For pure enjoyment., Learn how to foster Peace

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6/29/2009 7:23:44Sue CollinsNoA Country Far AwayNigel GrayPhillippe DupasquierEnglishhttp://books.google.com/books?id=3h1isM7fiugC&dq=%22A+Country+Far+Away%22&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=C81ISpGaCcy0tgeBzvWRBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5FictionPrimary Grades (ages 5-8))To learn about other countries and cultures., To explore ideas from another perspective., To improve learning, teaching and/or curriculum.

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7/2/2009 7:02:44Valerie BeckerNoThree Cups of TeaVIKING Hardcover, PENGUIN Paperback 2007, TANTOR Audio 2007, TANTOR MP3 Digital 2007, WHEELER Large Print 2008by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin see here: http://www.threecupsoftea.com/additional-releases/foreign-translations/http://www.threecupsoftea.com/additional-releases/http://www.penniesforpeace.org/about-the-program/

During the course of Greg Mortenson's address at ASCD's annual conference he told a winding tale of his journey from a childhood in Africa to international builder of schools he asks the question, "Why is education so hard to sell?"

Greg made clear he is not fighting terrorism. That is based in fear. He promotes peace. And that is based in hope. For him the real enemy is ignorance, because ignorance breeds hate.
Non-fictionPrimary Grades (ages 5-8)), Intermediate Grades (ages 9-11), Upper Grades (ages 11- 13), High School (ages 14-18), AdultTo learn about global education programs., To improve learning, teaching and/or curriculum.This book is available in many languages, at young readers, youth and adult reading levels. There are also audio versions: http://www.threecupsoftea.com/additional-releases/three-cups-of-tea-youth-editions/

see: http://www.penniesforpeace.org/about-the-program/

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 Tom MillingtonNoGlobal Civil Society: Building Communities and Nations from the Bottom UpEncounter Books, New York, 2008Don EberlyEnglishEberly observes that many representative of NGOs who work to combat poverty and build up civil societies abroad are not adequately prepared to effectively do so. While he only touches upon the important role that international education plays, the reader can very easily see that thesis of this book, in large part, is based on the benefits of international education.Non-fictionCollege-students, adultsTo learn how synergy can be created between international education and other NGO participants.

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Karishma Desai NoThe Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World New PressVijay Prashad English Prashad writes a paradigm shifting historical narrative of the so- called third world. He takes us from the birth of the post-colonial nations after WW2 and portrays a histories often forgotten and unwritten.