New from Rethinking Schools: "The Line Between Us."

[Peter Farruggio <pfarr@cal.berkeley.edu>]

> Dear Friends,
>
> Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Sensenbrenner
> Bill." If approved by the Senate, the law would make it a felony for
> immigrants to be in the United States without documents, criminalize the
> act of helping an "illegal" immigrant, deputize local police to enforce
> federal immigration restrictions, and authorize millions of dollars to
> build 700 more miles of walls between the United States and Mexico.
>
> How can teachers help their students make sense of the raging immigration
> debates? Rethinking Schools has just published THE LINE BETWEEN US:
> TEACHING ABOUT THE BORDER AND MEXICAN IMMIGRATION by Rethinking Schools
> editor, Bill Bigelow. The book incorporates role plays, stories, poetry,
> improvisations, simulations, and video to show how to engage students in
> thinking critically about immigration. The book explores the history of
> U.S.-Mexican relations and the roots of Mexican immigration, all in the
> context of the global economy. And it demonstrates how teachers can help
> students understand the immigrant experience and the drama of border life.
>
> Ira Shor, who co-authored "A Pedagogy for Liberation" with Paulo Freire,
> says that, "Bill Bigelow has written a wonderful book on critical
> teaching, filled with examples, resources, and how to transform theory
> into practice. With ingenuity and integrity, Bigelow pushes to the limits
> of what's possible in public education." And Luis Rodriguez, acclaimed
> author of "Always Running," says, "This is exactly what we need."
>
> For a limited time, when you place your order Rethinking Schools is
> offering $4 off the book's regular price of $16.95. Simply visit our
> website, www.rethinkingschools.org and click on the icon for "The Line
> Between Us." You'll find the book's introduction, table of contents,
> additional information, and full ordering details.
>
> IMPORTANT: USE THIS CODE FOR YOUR $4 DISCOUNT ON "THE LINE BETWEEN US":
> TLBU4 [You can also use this discount code for phone orders at (800)
> 669-4192]
>
> And while you're at it, please take a moment to subscribe to Rethinking
> Schools magazine, if you're not already a subscriber.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bob Peterson
> fifth grade teacher,
> Rethinking Schools editor
>
>
> Bob Peterson
> Editor
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