Journal #10

Kids Galore Helping in Darfur
By Wendy Drexler
Learning and Leading With Technology
November 2007

In the Darfur region of Sudan, Africa, there is a current event issue regarding genocide that is occurring in the region. Third grade students from the U.S. were taught about this problem and they decided to do something about it by starting a website. Members of Congress became aware of the students efforts and it spread to the state legislature, Amnesty International, and the Florida Holocaust Museum.
The students began integrating this project called SaveDarfur.org into their curriculum and added to the site daily. They held podcast interviews and wrote to UNICEF in order to get people to donate money to that organization. They are now receiving global recognition and are making a difference to this cause. The article used them as an example to other educators on how to make a difference in their classrooms.

1.) What have the students efforts done to get the attention of lawmakers and Congress?
Answer: The article said that Congress is aware of their efforts, but it doesn't say what Congress is doing to help. I would love to hear what our country is doing to put a stop to this genocide. We need to give these students a reason to continuing caring about what they are doing. They need to see how their efforts make a difference.

2.) How much money have they raise so far?
Answer: The article doesn't say how much money they've raised so far. I would love to get an update on their progress and know how their efforts are paying off financially.