Most of the students at Northbrook High School never have the opportunity to fully engage with what is going on around America and the world because they are confined merely to their neighborhoods. Many do not have the funds, transportation, or opportunities to explore the wider world around them. Receiving a class set of 'The Week' magazine in Government class each week would give my sweet Seniors a chance not only to learn about issues faced by the U.S. government and countries around the world but also to formulate their own opinions on the issues and learn debating skills as they defend their opinions in debates with their classmates. I hope such knowledge would empower my students to see that they can become members of the global community and that their opinions matter a lot. I also hope this experience and newfound knowledge might inspire them to care about issues beyond the walls of Northbrook High School. Not to mention, I think their learning in Government class would be more meaningful and applicable if they can make some real-world connections to what is happening in our world every day. If you would like to see what types of articles can be found in 'The Week', feel free to check out their website at www.theweek.com. Thank you!! Here is a little video featuring our kids at Northbrook High School: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hHqVcaZOEU.

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