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‘Learning Without Borders’ stretches awareness

Posted on March 18, 2010March 18, 2010 by Staff

In an effort to increase global awareness and citizenship, McDougle Middle School teachers have collaborated on a school-wide interdisciplinary initiative called “Learning Without Borders.”

This year’s focus is Universal Human Rights. As a timely real-world connection, several fundraisers will contribute to disaster relief in Haiti. On Friday, McDougle will host a faculty follies event to benefit “Hearts for Haiti.” To encourage students to be active participants in local and global issues, fundraising efforts will continue through next week.

During Learning Without Borders Week, activities focused on human rights will be incorporated in every class. In preparation, students in Webmasters and Graphic Arts created posters to illustrate the 30 rights of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), such as the right to free speech and to education. Core classes will investigate how human rights issues have been viewed historically and in literature and how technology can impact rights.

On Friday, students will participate in a gallery walk through the school to view art, math displays, human rights figures and posters and live presentations about famous human rights activists presented by drama students.

Parents and community members are invited to visit and learn more about the UDHR by touring the Human Rights Gallery on Friday, March 26.

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