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NEH Summer Institute in Turkey

Now Accepting Applications for Primary Source NEH Summer Institute in TurkeyTravel to Turkey this summer and experience Primary Source's new summer institute for teachers, Ottoman Cultures: Society, Politics and Trade in the Turkish Empire, 1299-1922. This course is made possible by generous funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Applications are due March 4th, 2013. …See More

Feb 14

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New Online Courses from Primary Source!

Registration is now open for online professional development courses from Primary Source! To register, contact registration@primarysource.org. Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 26. We hope you can join us!The Enduring…See More

Aug 30, 2012

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Online course on modern China: Limited space still available!

Limited seats are still available in Primary Source's online course, Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644. Primary Source is a 23-year old nonprofit organization that educates K-12 teachers about world histories, diverse cultures, and global issues. This course will introduce you to a fascinating period of Chinese history through readings, discussion, primary sources, and activities. This is a facilitated, asynchronous course that is open to educators from across the country and…See More

May 8, 2012

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Learn about China online!

Spring courses now enrolling! For more information or to register, email registration@primarysource.orgThe Enduring Legacy of Ancient Chinahttp://primarysource.org/ancientchinaonlinecourseTen-Week Online CourseJanuary 18 - March 28, 2012PDPs/Credits: 45 PDPs; 2 graduate creditsFee: $375 plus optional fee for 2 graduate credits ($200)The remarkable…See More

Dec 15, 2011

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Webinar: The Role of Religion and Ethnicity in Modern Afghanistan

The United States has been engaged in military operations in Afghanistan for the past decade, yet most Americans know very little about the country's complex history and culture, and only 12% of students in the U.S. can locate Afghanistan on a map. This timely webinar series elaborates on three themes drawn from Homeland Afghanistan, an online resource created by the Asia…See More

Oct 24, 2011

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October 24: "Taking Students to China" Webinar

How do I keep in touch with parents? How can I make this a meaningful learning experience? How will I stay sane? If you're planning to take students to China, you may have asked yourself these questions. Find answers to these and more at our upcoming webinar. Limited space still available. Register today!Taking Students to China: Building Opportunities for Deep LearningWebinarCourse Date: October…See More

Oct 17, 2011

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Course Registration Deadline is TODAY!

The deadline to register for a Primary Source online course is today, Wed. September 28th. Check out all our offerings at http://primarysource.org/onlinecourses and email registration@primarysource.org to sign up! We look forward to seeing you online!See More

Sep 28, 2011

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Online Courses for Teachers - Learn About China or Immigration with Primary Source!

Primary Source welcomes all K-12 teachers and administrators to participate in our online courses. Educators in our Enduring Legacy of Ancient China and Changing China: History and Culture Since 1644 courses qualify for a study tour to China! "For someone who did not grow up with technology at all... I am amazed at how many doors online learning can open. I hope to join Primary Source in the future for another course covering other interesting and stimulating topics." - 2011 Online Course…See More

Sep 6, 2011

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Film Viewing and Webinar with "Beyond Belief" Filmmaker

Primary Source invites you to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the start of the war in Afghanistan by participating in a worldwide viewing and discussion of Beyond Belief, a documentary film that tells the story of Susan Retik and Patti Quigley. Widowed on 9/11, these two extraordinary women demonstrate the power of global understanding as they travel to Afghanistan and discover an…See More

Aug 26, 2011

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