On Tuesday the Departments of Education and Justice issued guidance to schools reminding them that all children have the right to a public school education. The guidance told schools to relax their scrutiny of students’ citizenship and immigration status, which can deter students from enrolling or attending schools. The departments told schools these practices “contravene” federal law.
National Women’s History Month Read
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage by Robin Gerber is the Book Club selection for March 2014. Robin is a senior scholar at the Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland. She has more than 20 years experience training women in leadership at organizations that include the Democratic National Committee, the United Nations, the State of New York, and AAUW.
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way combines history and leadership advice. Eleanor Roosevelt responded to people’s fundamental needs and wants. She was innovative and creative. She was an outstanding leader because of her ethical standards and values.
Winter Olympics Starts February 7
At Long Last, Female Ski Jumpers Can Go For Olympic Gold
www.npr.org
“All I ever wanted to do was be an athlete,” says Jessica Jerome, a member of the U.S. team.
2014 Great Decisions
Comment here or on our facebook page on the Great Decisions Topic Food and Climate starting January 23. Just finished reading “Dinner at the New Gene Café” by Bill Lambrecht. FDA is considering requiring GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. Think its too late. We’ve modified nearly every plant we eat.
Do promoters of GMOs even consider the consumer? Comment period has been extended to Jan. 30 on Arctic apples genetically engineered to inhibit browning. These were developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits of British Columbia. What is wrong with adding lemon juice after cutting?
Comment on Defense Technology Topic starting February 27 and on Turkey’s Challenges starting March 13.
Expanding Your Horizons in Northern New Mexico
Albuquerque, grades 5-9 Saturday, January 25, 2014, University of New Mexico (UNM), main Campus
Contacts: bybequiessence@aol.com and central_EYH-L@list.unm.edu
Attendees: http://www.expandingyourhorizons.org/conferences/Albuquerque/
Volunteers: http://nmnwse.org/ceyh/volunteer.php
Los Alamos, grades 5-10 March 6, 2014, Santa Fe Convention Center
Contact: jfrigo@lanl.gov
Attendees: http://nmnwse.org/lawis/eyh/registration.shtml
Volunteers: http://nmnwse.org/lawis/eyh/volunteers.shtml
The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound on PBS November 21 at 7 PM
Watch the documentary The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound on PBS Nov. 21 at 7 PM.
Starting in the 1880’s more than 100,000 young women left home to become waitresses in Harvey Houses along the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. The Harvey company also nurtured arts and crafts of Native Americans and developed regional design aesthetics in buildings like the La Fonda in Santa Fe and the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The documentary includes interviews from living Harvey Girls. Harvey Girls is directed by Katrina Parker, a University of New Mexico graduate.
Thank Senator Tom Udall for Co-sponsoring SJR 15
Senator Tom Udall signed on as a co-sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 15 to repeal the deadline for ratification of the ERA! Write, call, tweet to thank him.
The Honorable Tom Udall
U.S. Senate
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-3101
202-224-6621
twitter:@tomudall
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan and Rep. Steve Pearce have not yet signed on to co-sponsor HJR 43.
Independent Lens: The Graduates 11/7 and 11/14
THE GRADUATES is a two-part special that examines the roots of the Latino dropout crisis through the eyes of 6 inspiring young students who are part of an ongoing effort to increase graduation rates for Latinos. Challenges facing these young students include over-crowded schools, crime-ridden neighborhoods, teen pregnancy, and pressure to contribute to the family finances.
Watch on PBS Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 at 8 pm.
Alice Munro Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Munro is the 13th woman to win the lit prize among a total of 110 Nobel Literature Laureates. FYI: Only 44 women have won a Nobel Prize — in any category — since 1901. Women Nobel Prize winners: http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/lists/women.html
