CTAUN's Literacy Information Fair held from 12:15—1:30 p.m. in the UN Exhibit Area included exhibits from twenty-five literacy based organizations. Literacy-related resources, projects, posters, programs, games, writings, and other materials were exhibited by these groups. A complete list of organizations participating and their links follows.
- American Association of University Women / International Federation of University Women / Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund — Carolyn Donovan
Information on womenıs literacy projects worldwide with display of literacy resources. (http://www.aauw.org / http://www.ifuw.org / http://www.vgif.org)
- American Library Association Office for Literacy and Outreach Services and Westchester Literacy and Learning Alliance (New York) — Robin Osborne
Resources on literacy from the ALA and from a local New York literacy program. (http://www.ala.org/olos)
- American Model United Nations International — Brian Endless
Information on the UN and on Model UN-ing, including complimentary CDs. (http://www.amun.org)
- ATD Fourth World — Lisa Steinbrueck
Newsletters by Tapori, an international network of children who fight poverty. (http://www.atd.quartmonde.org)
- Books to Dreams — Miriam Epstein
Conference presenterıs literacy program for children and parents in homeless shelters and children in need.
- Delta Kappa Gamma Epsilon State Literacy Committee (Louisiana) — Naomi Coyle
Project Crony literacy project by the Louisiana chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, the international honor society for women educators.
- For Our Children's Sake, Inc. and Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School — Marcia L. McBroom Small and Students
Conference presenters' materials about a New York City grassroots organization and writing projects done by youth in the program. Includes book displays and ordering information.
- Friendship Through Education — Diane Midness
Information on programs facilitating interactions between youth worldwide and possibilities for teacher involvement. (http://www.friendshipthrougheducation.org)
- Fulbright Association Greater New York — Martin Haber
Information on literacy programs of the Fulbright Association. (http://www.fulbright.org)
- Get Caught Reading — Kathryn Blough
Posters and descriptions of programs that promote and celebrate reading. Sponsored by Association of American Publishers and Magazine Publishers of America. (http://www.getcaughtreading.com)
- Global Education Motivators (GEM) — Wayne Jacoby
Information on teaching about the UN via videoconferencing for staff development and classroom interactions, including CDs on UN resources for teachers. (http://www.gem-ngo.org)
- Hague Appeal for Peace — Meg P. Gardinier
Displays peace education materials from the Global Campaign for Peace Education. (http://www.haguepeace.org)
- International Education & Resource Network ( iEARN ) — Lisa Jobson
Information on the international schools network program, online professional development workshops, 2003 conference in Japan and examples of past project work. (http://www.iearn.org)
- Literacy Partners — Susan McLean
Materials on the New York-based family literacy program and the national What Works Literacy Partnership program. (http://www.literacypartners.org)
- NetAid Foundation — Abby Falik
Presents "NetAid World Class," the educational role-play game for children aged 8-12. (http://www.netaid.org)
- The Ocean School (New York) — Eileen Venezia
Excerpts from booklets comprised of writings from school children in a community affected by 9/11.
- Peace Corps World Wise Schools/ Peace Corps New York Office — Donna Molinari/James Carmody
Presents information about Peace Corps literacy and worldwide schools programs. (http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws)
- Putumayo Cross Cultural Initiative — Faye Feller
Information on the programs that use music to foster global citizenship and improve literacy. Displays World Playground Multicultural Activity Kit and more. (http://www.putumayo.org)
- Rotary International — Sylvan Barnet
Displays information on Rotary literacy programs worldwide. (http://www.rotary.org)
- Susquehanna County (Pennsylvania) Family Literacy — Cindy Reynolds
Storyboard on a local family literacy program; shows tools used for assessment, equipment families use to play and learn, projects parents and children have done.
- U.S. Fund for UNICEF — Katie McKenna
Displays current information on UNICEF programs for children worldwide. (http://www.unicefusa.org) |
