*Facing the Future and Global Visionaries* *in partnership with OSPI, the World Affairs Council, and Global Washington present* * * *Exploring Global Issues and Building a Democratic Classroom*
Join Facing the Future and Global Visionaries on August 30 for a FREE day long workshop to learn effective strategies to engage students in being active global citizens. You will walk away with free resources, new approaches, and a community of support to begin integrating global issues and sustainable solutions into your classroom. During a lunchtime keynote, Rick Steves will share with us his thoughts on using the classroom as a springboard for building global awareness and global citizens. Steves has authored over 50 European travel guidebooks, hosts a weekly national public radio show, writes a weekly column for the Chicago Tribune, and hosts a popular travel series on public television. He will give away free copies of his book “Travel As a Political Act” to workshop attendees. Workshops are geared toward high school teachers, but all are welcome to join. FREE clock hours provided! Click here for a workshop flyer<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxTXvSeYVfwyZTVCZ1REQ0V5MXM/edit?usp=sharing> . *When: Friday, August 30, 2013***** *Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM***** *Where: Seattle, WA (specific location TBD)* *Please mark your calendar and click here to RSVP<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EeCFn541MAxdAO05A3qdqbanGPj6h_gZEpyEN_9iMm4/viewform?pli=1> .* *Questions?* Please contact Noah Zeichner: nzeich...@gmail.com
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