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Thalidomide children and Lead TestingWednesday, October 24, 2007 by dyaspora
Why Are Americans So Fearful?Friday, October 19, 2007 by dyaspora
Why Are Americans So Fearful?
The Daily Scare - Cincinnati,OH,USA Virtually no field has been left un-sown with seeds of fear: terrorism, domestic and foreign; "other" races; unsafe food; diseases; unsafe children's toys; ... See all stories on this topic
'Nobody's Perfect': A Musical Based on the Book by Marlee Matlin and Doug CooneyTuesday, October 16, 2007 by dyaspora The world premiere of the musical "Nobody's Perfect," based on the 2006 book co-written by Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin, opens Friday at the Kennedy Center.As in her other two books, Matlin writes about what she knows best: being deaf. "Nobody's Perfect" continues the story of Megan Merrill, a fourth-grader who lost her hearing as an infant. When a new girl, the seemingly perfect Alexis Powell, arrives in Megan's class, Megan goes out of her way to make Alexis feel welcome. But Alexis is anything but perfect when it comes to being a friend. She rejects Megan time after time. What is wrong with her? Megan wonders. Is it because I'm deaf? When the girls are teamed for a school science project, Alexis's secret comes out. We won't spoil it for you. Just remember: Nobody's perfect. The musical, for ages 9 and older, runs through Nov. 3. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the Kennedy Center Box Office or by calling 202-467-4600.
Bilingual Summit Stresses Parental InclusionSunday, October 07, 2007 by dyaspora
By Lonnae O'Neal Parker
Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, October 7, 2007; Page C04 After giving his welcoming remarks in Spanish to Hispanic parents filing into the auditorium of Northwestern High School yesterday, Prince George's County School Superintendent John E. Deasy worried that with his less-than-perfect command of the language, his invitation -- "We want you to visit your child's school" -- might have sounded like an order, "Visit your child's school!" But despite his "deadly accent" and any grammatical mistakes he might have made, Deasy hoped the message was clear. There should be "no barriers to accessibility with everything we provide in the schools." In English and Spanish, the message of inclusion was repeated all day. More than 1,000 parents signed up to participate in the school system's first Dual Language Parent Summit, and just after 9 a.m., several hundred parents and children had filed in. The summit's goal was to stress the importance of parental involvement and to open doors to a growing population that has at times felt reluctant to engage with school officials -- or unwelcome. (more... ) Labels: education, latin america, north america, schools, u.s.a.
Woman Writes Children's book to support school in Haitiby dyaspora
Children's Health: Lead Paint TestingThursday, October 04, 2007 by dyaspora
Welcoming Ways: Creating Your Baby's Welcome Ceremony With the Wisdom of World TraditionsSunday, September 30, 2007 by dyaspora
Book Description
 This enchanting book is the perfect way to welcome a newborn into the world. Tender paintings of babies from around the world are complemented by inspirational wisdom, diverse customs, and rituals celebrating new life. The undated format allows parents to record baby's first year milestones. From the award-winning author/illustrator team of Andrea Alban Gosline and Lisa Burnett Bossi. Nine complete at-home celebrations are described in full detail, including readings for parents and honored loved ones, ideas for making altars and sacred spaces, and activities that allow young children to participate in the happy event. This book is an indispensable guide for families seeking to welcome their babies into a modern world with the wisdom of ancient tradition. Each ceremony is accompanied by a heartwarming illustration. (more... )
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