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The secret for inspiring students to care about the well-being of people and the planet may well reside in the books they read. See the author's picks for best books for teaching social responsibility.
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Students at Hinschu International School debate sustainability and economics in an innovative global ethics curriculum. See links to resources and a template for a sample expedition.
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Colonial life meets the 21st century in a unit inspired by the arts and alive with history. See the students and their work.
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