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July 4th in Vienna by Meg Frank

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 5, 2023 / Comments Off on July 4th in Vienna by Meg Frank

Today we spent the day touring the Leopoldstadt, the Jewish museum and the Jewish cemetery. We learned the history of the Jews in Vienna. My key takeaway is that  the […]

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Vienna by Heather Land

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, July 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Vienna by Heather Land

I’m here a few days early in Vienna. A friend wanted to ride the huge Ferris wheel, so we did. Like a ferris wheel, my mind had been going ROUND […]

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Reflection by Dr. John Mitcham

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Reflection by Dr. John Mitcham

This past week, I had the pleasure of accompanying approximately 75 educators and students on a Classrooms Without Borders tour of Poland.  Now that I’ve had some time to decompress (both […]

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“‘So beautiful it was horrifying’: Local teachers travel South to learn about Civil Rights Movement”

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 27, 2023 / Comments Off on “‘So beautiful it was horrifying’: Local teachers travel South to learn about Civil Rights Movement”

Discover the emotional journey of local teachers as they explore the South to deepen their understanding of the Civil Rights Movement.

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“Boardman teachers to travel to Poland for ‘Classrooms Without Borders’ journey”

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on “Boardman teachers to travel to Poland for ‘Classrooms Without Borders’ journey”

Get insights into how Boardman teachers are embarking on a transformative journey to Poland as part of Classrooms Without Borders.

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Music as Motivation and Education by Greg Smolinski

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Music as Motivation and Education by Greg Smolinski

The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s in the United States was a time of intense activism, bravery, and a collective fight for justice and equality. Among the […]

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Blog Post – 6.13.23 by Gregory Smolinski

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Blog Post – 6.13.23 by Gregory Smolinski

Passing It on to the Next Generation  Today we left Montgomery to travel west to Lowndes County and Selma, Alabama on Day 4 of Marching, Riding, Walking, Sweating, Talking, Laughing, […]

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From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody Meadows

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 12, 2023 / Comments Off on From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody Meadows

From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro to the immersive experience in Atlanta, I am reminded of the sacrifices made to secure freedom. I accept the responsibility of all Americans to secure […]

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Day 2 MDFR Blog by Sarah Smith

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Day 2 MDFR Blog by Sarah Smith

Day 2 begins bright & early with some breakfast at the hotel. Then we hop on the bus and head towards Atlanta. Our destination here was the National Center for […]

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Marching Down Freedom’s Road Day 1 by Michele Russo   

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Marching Down Freedom’s Road Day 1 by Michele Russo   

As we leave Pennsylvania and head south, Michael Narag0n (one of our scholars) forwards a playlist for us to listen to. Music is powerful; one of my favorites start. Sam […]

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