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Paula Magalhaes is now a member of Diversity Nov 7, 2011
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International life style magazine

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'Lunga' from the Musical 'Africa Africa'

Watch this dancer... she appears to be boneless. Dancer Lunga - from the Musical 'Africa Africa '.  At some point she even resembles a python...see the video clip yourself to believe it!   Amazing talent! Incredible flexibility.  See More
Discussion posted by Poornima Jul 8, 2011
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Suzanne Maxwell is now a member of Diversity Jul 8, 2011
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From There to Where?

Lisa Hunstad and I worked with our immigrant students on an online story project. The stories are a depiction of the journey these students and their families have experienced from their home countries to the United States. The children exhibited great perseverance and positive attitudes collaborating with their families about their adventure. It is our goal to capture your interest, heighten your awareness, while at the same time allowing you to be cognizant of the changes and struggles these…See More
Discussion posted by Poornima Apr 14, 2011
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Personality Indicator

The Enneagram personality indicator is a scientifically-validated test indicating the personality of the user based on the answers to multiple questions. The personality characteristics are based on the score described by the Enneagram assessment and each personality type is also given a descriptive name along with complete description of the Enneagram type, as well as complete descriptions of the other types.Click on link below to take the test for free and check you personality type.…See More
Discussion posted by Poornima Mar 17, 2011
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Strangers No More

Strangers No More Movie Trailer - Bialik Rogozin School from Simon & Goodman Picture Co. on Vimeo.Strangers No More is a great documentary of a school in Tel Aviv, where children from forty-eight different countries and diverse backgrounds come together to learn.  It follows several students’ struggle to acclimate to life in a new land while slowly opening up to share their…See More
Blog post by Poornima Mar 17, 2011
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Judith Smith is now a member of Diversity Mar 17, 2011
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julie gahimer is now a member of Diversity Feb 16, 2011
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The walk from "no" to "yes"

William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes,"speaks about conflict resolution and making our world a peaceful living place. He also provides us with some insights about the middle eastern culture and tradition.  Worth watching... See More
Discussion posted by Poornima Feb 6, 2011
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LPEG- Computer giveaway to ELL families by LHS

The LPEG group collected money by selling candy and then stood in line on Thanksgiving night to help ELL families with computer. They were able to provide computers to 4 families.
Blog post by Poornima Dec 11, 2010
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Practical Wisdom

Watch the inspirational talk by Barry of trusting people to do morally right things. Parents and teachers, both are responsible for teaching morals and ethics to their children. Wisdom can only be imparted onto others if the intent is good, or to serve others. See More
Discussion posted by Poornima Dec 11, 2010
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Poornima replied to Poornima's discussion 'International Advent Calendar'
I too enjoyed reading about the different traditions and how people in other countries celebrate Christmas!
Oct 28, 2010
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GRDWitte replied to Poornima's discussion 'International Advent Calendar'
Wonderful resource to use during morning meeting or as a social studies warm-up activity. It was just what I was looking for as our winter program will be about Christmas/winter traditions around the world.
Oct 28, 2010
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Poornima replied to Poornima's discussion 'You think English is easy???'
I'm glad you liked the article! English language is indeed confusing....
Oct 28, 2010
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GRDWitte replied to Poornima's discussion 'You think English is easy???'
Amazing. Thank you for reminding me I was lucky enough to have English as my first language. I could never have learned it as a second or third! My hats off to all who tackly English as a new language. I forwarded this article to my work-mates at…
Oct 28, 2010

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'Lunga' from the Musical 'Africa Africa'

Watch this dancer... she appears to be boneless. Dancer Lunga - from the Musical 'Africa Africa '.  At some point she even resembles a python...see the video clip yourself to believe it!   Amazing…Continue

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Started by Poornima in Diversity Jul 8, 2011.

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From There to Where?

Lisa Hunstad and I worked with our immigrant students on an online story project. The stories are a depiction of the journey these students and their families have experienced from their home…Continue

Tags: journey, footsteps, diversity, student, story

Started by Poornima in Diversity Apr 14, 2011.

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Personality Indicator

The Enneagram personality indicator is a scientifically-validated test indicating the personality of the user based on the answers to multiple questions. The personality characteristics are based on…Continue

Tags: diversity, indicator, test, type, personality

Started by Poornima in Diversity Mar 17, 2011.

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The walk from "no" to "yes"

William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes,"speaks about conflict resolution and making our world a peaceful living place. He also provides us with some insights about the middle eastern culture and…Continue

Tags: peace, mosaic, multicultural, diversity

Started by Poornima in Diversity Feb 6, 2011.

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Practical Wisdom

Watch the inspirational talk by Barry of trusting people to do morally right things. Parents and teachers, both are responsible for teaching morals and ethics to their children. Wisdom can only be…Continue

Tags: inspirational, ethics, education, wisdom, ted

Started by Poornima in Diversity Dec 11, 2010.

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International Advent Calendar 2 Replies

International Advent Calendar has an amazing resource about different countries style of celebrating Christmas, and the tradition they follow. It has interesting information about the Advent…Continue

Tags: celebration, nativity, international, advent, calendar

Started by Poornima in Diversity. Last reply by Poornima Oct 28, 2010.

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You think English is easy??? 2 Replies

You think English is easy???Read to the end . . a new twist1) The bandage was wound around the wound.2) The farm was used to produce produce . 3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more…Continue

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Started by Poornima in Diversity. Last reply by Poornima Oct 28, 2010.

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Bilingualism and Multilingualism

In today’s global economy,…Continue

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Started by Poornima in Diversity Sep 23, 2010.

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WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA.

1. India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history. 2. India invented the Number system. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta. 3.The world's first University was established in Takshila…Continue

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Started by Poornima in Diversity Aug 17, 2010.

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International life style magazine

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Strangers No More

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Slideshow of Multicultural Events

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Multicultural Calendar

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Incredible Mexican Artist

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Community Youth Mosaic by Lisa Brunick

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LPEG- Computer giveaway to ELL families by LHS

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Community Youth Mosaic

Community Youth Mosaic is a wall created by the students expressing the diverse and unified relationships amongst them. More information can be found by clicking here.

View the slideshow below to see the art, the wall and the celebration!!



 
 
 

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