For followers of global and public affairs issues the news of the closing of the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC (WAC-DC) came as a shock in late 2018. Educators in particular benefited greatly from WAC-DC’s 38 years of programming for youth and teachers. WAC-DC was part of a national network of 90 councils aroundContinueContinue reading “The Loss of an Essential Asset: Closing of the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC”
Category Archives: Youth Education
Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor, I’m posting a clip from NPR of his “I Have a Dream ” Speech. Take this day to honor his work and legacy by advancing brother and sisterhood, social justice, and peace. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/21/687085969/remembering-martin-luther-king-jr
Resilience in Conflict: Lessons from a Youth Exchange with the Dalai Lama, USIP Event, 12/12/18
If you work with youth, this event on USIP’s Youth Leader’s Exchange might be of interest. It is December 12, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. at USIP headquarters. Click here for more information and to register. https://www.usip.org/events/resilience-conflict
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