by astoundz | Apr 26, 2020 | Student Resources
CTE Online Comprehensive online lesson library EverFi Online lessons for middle school and high school students, including STEM, Digital Wellness, Character Ed, Financial Literacy, and more iCEV College and career readiness Kuder Navigator All PISD students have...
by Phoebe Suy | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog, Educator Resources, Student Resources, SWAC News
International Education at Your Fingertips At the World Affairs Council, we are passionate about international education. Thankfully, you don’t have to leave your home for a global education. Below is a curated list of free educational resources that we will...
by astoundz | Dec 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND The Unites States and its neighbor to the south, Mexico, have had very high tensions building up in the past years. Some say these tensions may have started during the U.S-Mexican War in 1846, while others contend these tensions predate the war....
by astoundz | Nov 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND The Middle East’s regional conflicts have been fueled for many centuries, with no plans to cease soon. In fact, many analysts even believe the next Arab uprising could be happening in plain sight. As more and more violent protests emerge, it is...
by astoundz | Oct 7, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Since its creation in 1789, the State Department has been crafting U.S. foreign policy and advising the President of the United States on foreign affairs. Diplomacy, the art of making negotiations that benefit both the diplomat’s home country and the...
by astoundz | Oct 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Although the general public often uses the terms “refugee” and “migrant” interchangeably, it is important to understand the key distinctions that separate these two groups. For the purpose of this discussion, we will be utilizing the...
