I arrived at NPCA 15 years ago to take an idea - establish a network to connect educators to the resources and the support they need to bring the world into classrooms - a reality. The result? A solid program often described by others as the "glue" for the global education community.
When I started here in 1996, the concept of "global education" had been around for a while, but few organizations were taking the lead in helping educators figure it out. So, we took it on. Over the years, we offered workshops, awards and grants; created a website entitled "Kids Around the World;" designed multiple toolkits aimed at specific topics; and connected Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to after-school programs. The offerings ebbed and flowed, depending mostly on funding. Our focus now remains on the key components of our program:
When I meet educators, I frequently hear "I get emails from you each month. I love those emails!" Thank you. I love to hear that! It's great to know that the work we do here at NPCA is helpful to you in bringing the world into classrooms and communities. But that work continues mostly because of t
he dedication of an amazing group of unpaid volunteers, particularly Susan Neyer (our stellar newsletter editor - left) and Angene Wilson (still producing lesson plans for our quarterly WorldView magazine - center, with me on the right).
To continue offering these resources, we need your financial support. How about a $15, $150, or $1,500 gift in honor of our 15th anniversary? Every little bit will help.
To make a contribution in support of NPCA Global Education, please visit our website or send a check payable to NPCA (with "global ed" in the memo line) to 1900 L Street NW, Suite 404, Washington, DC 20036.
Thank you for your work in classrooms and communities to "bring the world home."
All the best for the holidays,
