bigChalk, vendor for Electric Library has set up a site of information on the Sept. 11 tragedy. The site includes links to news articles and photo archive. In addition to this special Web Site, Electric Library and the other TexShare databases can be a resource for persons seeking information and understanding surrounding the sad events of the week. Beverley Shirley, Division Director Library Resource Sharing Texas State Library and Archives Commission (512) 463-5433 FAX (512) 936-2306 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: bigchalk.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: America's Tragedy bigchalk Update America's Tragedy http://www.bigchalk.com On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the United States suffered a series of devastating attacks. Hijackers commandeered four commercial airliners: Two flew into New York City's World Trade Center, toppling the twin 110-story structures; a third impacted the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; the fourth crashed in rural Pennsylvania. bigchalk offers its deepest sympathy to the victims, and offers prayers of support for the emergency workers who continue to labor at the sites of these tragic attacks. Your students and children will have many questions about the events that occurred. We thought you'd like to know that we've created a special page of resources to help you and your children learn more about the attacks and bring them into perspective in your classroom and at home. America's Tragedy http://i.bigchalk.com/U/ustragedy/ This page and all relevant bigchalk resources will grow over the coming weeks, as we develop additional collections of information and appropriate materials for students, parents and educators. We hope you'll depend on us for safe, trustworthy information about this event. You'll find links to: 1. LATEST NEWS & IMAGES Our research databases provide the latest news stories and photographs from the world's top information sources. These resources are free and accessible to all students, educators and parents -- even if you are not currently a subscriber. 2. TRAGEDY & GRIEF LINKS As a nation, we've just begun to grieve and feel the full impact of the terrorist attacks. These feelings can't be hidden from children. To summarize the advice of experts, it's critical that you address their fears to help them feel secure. First, reassure students that they are safe and in no immediate danger. Stick to a normal daily routine, and try not to keep your television or radio on constantly. Children respond best to shocking news in print and will need your help to sort through the news reports. Finally, understand that it's fine to let children know that you're upset, but make it clear that you're not upset with them. Be as calm and understanding as you can and seek out a friend, counselor or family member to talk through your own anxiety. Our special page contains links to sites where you'll find helpful ways to continue discussing this tragedy with young people. Sincerely, The bigchalk Team http://www.bigchalk.com --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
