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Sender: American Memory Fellows <AMFELLOWS@RS8.LOC.GOV>
Poster: Ron Stoloff <rstoloff@MAIL.PHILA.K12.PA.US>
Subject: Re: Racism and the U.S.
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At 09:55 AM 5/3/1999 -0400, you wrote:
>Dear Fellows,
>
>I think that everyone on this list cares a great deal about human rights.
>Anyone interested in educating the citizens of tomorrow would be.
>
>I also think that as educators we are interested in techniques that present
>primary source information to our students in an impartial, unbiased way so
>that they can learn to question the information, ascertain the facts, and
>learn to evaluate and synthesize the data and make decisions that will make
>this country and our world a better place to live.
>
>This list is a place where education professionals can share these
>techniques. Discussion about learning, primary sources, and professional
>leadership activities that serve to promote the use of primary sources (and
>American Memory). This list should be a place where Fellows help Fellows,
>offering advice and suggestions for all of the above.
>
>Fellows, by definition, are strong members of their profession, and care
>deeply about human rights issues. How could you not? This list, however,
>is not the place for personal opinion on the merit or demerit of policies
>of political leaders or of other human rights issues in the world today.
>There are lists and web pages and groups where these topics are discussed,
>as well as the ability to respond off-list to the sender.
>
>This list has connected all of you in a very special, personal way. You've
>met people who share your keen interests and possess talents and abilities
>that stimulate you and keep you engaged in your profession. You've
>connected with people across the country who have similar ideas and goals
>for America's students. You've also met people who have ideas and
>interests that differ from yours. Both are valuable to you as professionals.
>
>I hope you'll continue, as Carolyn did, to share those techniques that help
>everyone to engage their students to critically evaluate the primary
>sources of today and yesteryear. I hope you continue to offer advice on
>what works and doesn't - with both students and teachers. I also hope
>you'll also continue to engage each other in dialog, respectful of the
>spirit of the list.
>
>Judy, m.h.
>
>
Guys,
Please excuse my intemperate response.
I know there are places to talk about various topics but.....
I felt the first article was up here and I freaked when the reply came
through.
I'll try to be calmer - just don't expect to have me turn over and be quiet.
Ron Stoloff
If the gods had intended Man to fly, they wouldn't have given us railroads!
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