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Floyd, Please post a hit=2E Thanks=2E Sue Only got one response on this, but it was a wonderful one=2E I'm still looking around the Web site to take in all of the ideas=2E floyd +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TO: Superintendents of Schools FROM: Susan A=2E Gendron, Commissioner DATE: August 25, 2003 RE: Interdependence Day - September 12, next day, next step Below please find information about a resource that is most timely, given the upcoming anniversary of the tragedy of September 11, 2001=2E Additional resources for celebrating character and citizenship can be f= ound on the Department's Character Education Partnership website at: <http://www=2Emaine=2Egov/education/cep/homepage> I encourage you to involve your students in activities that help them reflect on the fundamental values of this country and the interdependency that is essential to democracy=2E =0CINTERDEPENDENCE DAY September 12, next day, next step Interdependence Day is dedicated to learning about what helps resolve conflict=2E People are still struggling with how to observe September = 11=2E September 12, next day, next step is an offering of hope in action=2E = We are asking two things of people: 1) resolve a conflict, heal a relationship in your own lif= e and 2) learn more about what helps and what hinders conflict resolution=2E Learning the skills of dialogue and conflict resolution is not a quick = fix=2E Rather, these skills are a generational strategy that, if pursued, will= grow our ability to live peacefully in a world of common needs and cultural differences=2E Schools are being asked to support Interdependence Day by alerting teac= hers to it=2E Teachers are being invited to participate September 12 by devo= ting a class period that day to a lesson on conflict resolution skills or interdependence=2E The website: www=2Einterdependenceday=2Enet <http://www=2Einterdependenceday=2Enet> has, among other things, lesson plans for educators of all grade levels= =2E There would be virtually no costs to the school and a minimum of planni= ng on the part of teachers=2E Participation would mostly take inspiration an= d showing up=2E Please visit the website to see if you find the message and resources c= ould be of value to yourself and your students=2E Join us=2E=2E=2E Learn more about how to Resolve a conflict in your family, neighborhood, workplace, school or congregation=2E www=2Einterdependenceday=2Enet <http://www=2Einterdependenceday=2Enet> We welcome feedback or questions=2E Contact us: share@interdependenced= ay=2Enet <mailto:share@interdependenceday=2Enet> --------------------------------------------------------------- Floyd Pentlin, Library Media Specialist Co-chair 11th National Conference of Am=2E Assn=2E of School=2E Librari= ans Lee's Summit North HS, 901 Douglas, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 VOICE 816=2E986=2E= 3027 - FAX 816=2E986=2E3171 EMAIL floyd=2Epentlin@leesummit=2Ek12=2Emo=2Eus --------------------------------------------------------------- THEME: "informationMATTERS@aasl=2Ekc=2Emo" | 22-26 October 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=- All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. LM_NET Help & Information: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archive: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml LM_NET Select/EL-Announce: http://www.cuenet.com/archive/el-announce/ LM_NET Supporters: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ven.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-