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FILLING UP: LESSONS ON GAS PRICES, CONSUMER GOODS, AND THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
March 15, 2022
During the pandemic and following the recent conflict in Ukraine, consumers have been increasingly attuned to the impact of the global supply chain on people’s everyday lives. By discussing the global supply chain in your class, students have an opportunity to learn about how many of our local purchases have global origins.
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UNC WORLD VIEW STANDS WITH THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
March 15, 2022
UNC World View stands with the people of Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty. Russia’s recent unprovoked attack on Ukraine has disrupted territorial integrity and order that are vital for peace and security. As global educators, we support teachers, students and all Ukrainians and their allies in their quest for peace, justice and understanding.
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PLAN(IT)! RESOURCES TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
March 11, 2022
UNC World View looks forward to celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd. The official theme, as identified by the global Earth Day coordinator EarthDay.org network, is Invest in Our Planet because “a green future is a prosperous future”.
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: WOMEN PUTTING THEIR STAMP ON THE ARTS
February 14, 2022
UNC World View looks forward to celebrating Women’s History Month in March by reflecting on the global influence on and impact of women in the arts. Whether they studied the works of international artists, traveled abroad for training, or emphasized how “global is local” through the fusion of their global and American heritages, many women in the arts exemplify the power of a global mindset.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE: BOOK AWARD WINNERS OF 2022
February 11, 2022
The Newbery Medal, Caldecott Medal, and Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Book Awards recently announced the winners for 2022. These books, recognized for their excellence in storytelling and the artistry of their illustrations, are monuments in the world of children’s and young adult literature.
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