The online
journal -- Infinite Difference --
presents selected pieces from a call for flash fiction and poetry
. Infinite Difference also offers educators an
interactive tool to tackle national writing standards
and promote literacy in
the classroom.
"The 'Learning By Grace Moment' is an inspiring and
stimulating look at
educational issues facing parents today," said Mimi Rothschild, Executive
Producer
of the program and Chief Executive Officer of Learning By Grace, Inc. AFR features Contemporary Christian
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Infinite Difference includes poems and creative nonfiction by Ekiwah Adler
Belendez
, a young poet from Mexico with cerebral palsy, whose story was
featured on NBC Dateline.
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reading and responding to the work of their peers, students make personal
connections to
writing. Rothschild believes this method of
homeschooling, which she refers to, as "homeschooling
the old-fashioned way,"
can be prohibitive for many families.canoe homeschooling
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submissions and selected a group of ten
stories and poems that best exemplify
the creative voices that emerge from experiences with disability
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50 affiliates.
The Learning
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sites for children and teenagers, who are being educated at home.
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The call for flash fiction
and poetry asked students to "explore the
beauty in variety, perceived imperfections, and the infinite
complexities of
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provoking and enjoyable works of the young
writers of Infinite Difference.
Learning By Grace, Inc. Homeschooling is
becoming an increasingly
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leader in arts-based teaching and learning, VSA arts' programs
support key
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"I cannot walk by myself, yet in my poem I not only walk, but give myself
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"We hope Ekiwah's work and personal story provide a backdrop for the
important
literary contributions of young people around the world," said Soula
Antoniou, president of VSA arts
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As teaching aids, the stories and poems in Infinite Difference give
educators a tangible
tool to engage students in the writing process.
About VSA arts
VSA arts is an international
nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by
Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where
people with
disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. "After trying to educate
my 8 children
the old-fashioned way for 14 years, I finally realized the best solution was
to
use technology to do the busy work for me!"
"We're privileged to reach families and other stakeholders
with our
compelling and provocative 'Learning By Grace Moments,'" said Rothschild.TheJubileeAcademy
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programs for Christian
homeschoolers. For most
families, the mother provides much of the instruction and does the bulk of
the
planning, grading and curriculum gathering.
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PHILADELPHIA, A new radio program called "Learning
By Grace Moment" debuted today on 225 Christian radio stations throughout the
country. Through
its parent-led or teacher-led
academies and 130 extensive course offerings, Learning By Grace provides
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Students
are invited
to read the work of their peers and post comments on the site --
http://www.
This "Moment
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These webpages may include online activities to participate in learning projects with other home
schoolers, a place to share artwork or essays, or information about getting ready for college.
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WASHINGTON, VSA arts today launched
an interactive
online literary journal showcasing creative writing by students ages 11-18,
with
a connection to disability.
A network of VSA arts' affiliates nationwide and in more than 60
countries
serve more than five million people through programs focused on engaging
students in
the arts by helping teachers create more inclusive learning
experiences; empowering artists with
disabilities by encouraging their career
paths; and supporting arts access to community cultural
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VSA arts is proud to provide
a forum for these talented voices.
"Many parents feel that the school system is failing their
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Every new edition will feature thought provoking questions and
comments about the state
of education and some alternative solutions. "Whether it's a story about prayer in public schools,
workplace
restrictions on Christians or battles for biblical truth within our
denominations, AFR News is there
to tell you what the newsmakers are saying,"
says Fred Jackson, News Director of AFR News.org), The
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