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"Teachers' Corner" Articles Wanted

The PSLA would like to invite you to submit articles to be published in the monthly newsletters. Articles should relate to service-learning and the theme of the specific newsletter, should highlight current issues in education or service-learning events, and should be between 500 and 1500 words. Please email submissions as a Word attachment by 3pm the day of the deadline to maryzim@pitt.edu. Articles submitted after this deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. After your article has been reviewed, you will be contacted by the editor with further comments and suggestions. The PSLA looks forward to your contributions! If you have any questions, please email Mary at the above address.

The themes for the November and December newsletters are as follows:

Keeping in PACE
December
Holidays Around the World: Tips and Ideas for A Diverse Holiday Season
There are many unique holidays celebrated during the month of December. This bulletin will highlight the diversity of the December holiday season and encourage students and teachers to explore holiday projects that promote the diversity of their community.
Submission deadline: November 26

Earth Day is Every Day
December
Trash to Treasure: Recycled Gifts that Make a Difference
This issue focuses on environmentally conscious gift-giving. Articles should discuss projects in which students make holidays gifts from recycled materials for the homeless, hospital patients, or other people in need.
Submission deadline: December 6