Short (less than 4 min) talk by actor Henry Rollins about the importance of education to maintain and reinvigorate American democracy. http://www.openculture.com/2012/08/henry_rollins_pitches_education_as_the_key_to_restoring_democracy_.html

VTGIN planning for the 2013 conference is in the works. They are sending out letters in August to principals about identifying teachers and students who would be good presenters at the 2013 conference on integrating global issues into the curriculum (formal and informal). VTGIN plans to offer money for subs so teachers can work in September or October on a proposal for a presentation. Want to know more about VTGIN: http://vtgin.org/