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The Genocide Education Project
51 Commonwealth Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 264-4203
[email protected]
www.GenocideEducation.org
www.TeachGenocide.com
Contact:
AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles - [email protected]
The Genocide Education Project - [email protected]
May 9, 2011
GENED DELIVERS ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PRESENTATION TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP STUDENTS
http://www.genocideeducation.org/pr/2011/05_09_2011.htm
Los Angeles, CA - Five hundred middle and high school students at the
Ambassador School of Global Leadership learned about the Armenian
Genocide last week at a special assembly program and discussion
presented by The Genocide Education Project (GenEd), in partnership with
the AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles (YPLA).
Suzanne Douzmanian, GenEd's Southern California Regional Coordinator led
the discussion, which examined the political and historical context of
the Armenian Genocide, as part of the continuum of genocides of the 20th
century. She also incorporated an examination of the historical journey
of her own grandparents, survivors of the Armenian Genocide, into the
presentation.
For many of the students, this was the first they had heard of the
Armenian Genocide. Although state law requires that the Armenian
Genocide be taught in California schools, many schools still do not
include this history in their curriculum.
`This was an eye-opening assembly for my students `Since we are part of
the International Studies Schools Network, the presentation was
especially relevant to our global leadership theme. I would definitely
ask them to come back every year." The International Studies Schools
Association (ISSA) is a national network of schools dedicated to
improving students' understanding of the world.
School counselor Nicole Nigosian spearheaded the event to coincide with
the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. "My grandparents were
Armenian Genocide survivors, so organizing this presentation really
meant a lot to me. I was happy to be able to share a part of my cultural
and family history with my students. In fact, I feel that this is one of
best things I could have done as a personal contribution toward
awareness and remembrance,' said Nigosian.
`The role of GenEd, as the conduit for educating teachers and students
on the historical facts of the Armenian Genocide is an important one,'
said AGBU YPLA Chair Yeghig Keshishian. `We value the incredible work of
this organization and its behind-the-scenes approach to bridging the
educational gap on a topic that has long gone untaught in our school
curriculum.'
The Genocide Education Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing instructional resources and teacher training about human
rights and genocide, with a particular focus on the Armenian Genocide.
For more information on the Genocide Education Project, please visit
www.genocideeducation.org
YPLA is the Los Angeles Chapter of the AGBU Young Professionals--a
growing network of individuals, between the ages of 22 and 40, who
individually and collectively mirror the AGBU's mission to preserve and
promote Armenian identity and heritage by adding dimensions to the lives
of young professional Armenians through educational, cultural, social
and humanitarian programs. For more information on how to get involved
with YPLA, please contact: [email protected]
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Photo Captions:
- Over 500 Ambassador School students attend Armenian Genocide assembly
- GenEd's Suzanne Douzmanian delivers Armenian Genocide presentation
From: A. Papazian
The Genocide Education Project
51 Commonwealth Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 264-4203
[email protected]
www.GenocideEducation.org
www.TeachGenocide.com
Contact:
AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles - [email protected]
The Genocide Education Project - [email protected]
May 9, 2011
GENED DELIVERS ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PRESENTATION TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP STUDENTS
http://www.genocideeducation.org/pr/2011/05_09_2011.htm
Los Angeles, CA - Five hundred middle and high school students at the
Ambassador School of Global Leadership learned about the Armenian
Genocide last week at a special assembly program and discussion
presented by The Genocide Education Project (GenEd), in partnership with
the AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles (YPLA).
Suzanne Douzmanian, GenEd's Southern California Regional Coordinator led
the discussion, which examined the political and historical context of
the Armenian Genocide, as part of the continuum of genocides of the 20th
century. She also incorporated an examination of the historical journey
of her own grandparents, survivors of the Armenian Genocide, into the
presentation.
For many of the students, this was the first they had heard of the
Armenian Genocide. Although state law requires that the Armenian
Genocide be taught in California schools, many schools still do not
include this history in their curriculum.
`This was an eye-opening assembly for my students `Since we are part of
the International Studies Schools Network, the presentation was
especially relevant to our global leadership theme. I would definitely
ask them to come back every year." The International Studies Schools
Association (ISSA) is a national network of schools dedicated to
improving students' understanding of the world.
School counselor Nicole Nigosian spearheaded the event to coincide with
the 96th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. "My grandparents were
Armenian Genocide survivors, so organizing this presentation really
meant a lot to me. I was happy to be able to share a part of my cultural
and family history with my students. In fact, I feel that this is one of
best things I could have done as a personal contribution toward
awareness and remembrance,' said Nigosian.
`The role of GenEd, as the conduit for educating teachers and students
on the historical facts of the Armenian Genocide is an important one,'
said AGBU YPLA Chair Yeghig Keshishian. `We value the incredible work of
this organization and its behind-the-scenes approach to bridging the
educational gap on a topic that has long gone untaught in our school
curriculum.'
The Genocide Education Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing instructional resources and teacher training about human
rights and genocide, with a particular focus on the Armenian Genocide.
For more information on the Genocide Education Project, please visit
www.genocideeducation.org
YPLA is the Los Angeles Chapter of the AGBU Young Professionals--a
growing network of individuals, between the ages of 22 and 40, who
individually and collectively mirror the AGBU's mission to preserve and
promote Armenian identity and heritage by adding dimensions to the lives
of young professional Armenians through educational, cultural, social
and humanitarian programs. For more information on how to get involved
with YPLA, please contact: [email protected]
####
Photo Captions:
- Over 500 Ambassador School students attend Armenian Genocide assembly
- GenEd's Suzanne Douzmanian delivers Armenian Genocide presentation
From: A. Papazian