Friday, February 22, 2008

Book: High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them

Rischard, JF. High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them. 0465070108 (2002).

A fascinating look at a series of critical problems facing the world. Rischard has an insightful style and his clear overview of each issue and the struggles that preclude a quick solution is both troubling and worthwhile. Given that this is at the heart of the NAIS 20/20 Initative, it is intriguing to consider how global relationships between high school students may lead to a generation of trans-global problem solvers along the model of his proposed solutions.

Thoughts:

  • Could the central section of the book serve as a basis for a long-term in-class project?
  • Would Blair be amenable to developing a project to participate in the 20/20 iniative?

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