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Here you will find information on periodically changing themes associated with news or calendar events in Wisconsin or the nation. All links on this page are provided for educators to view and use at their discretion. When appropriate, resources will be provided that help teachers and students learn about Wisconsin's 20 special observance days that are part of state statutes governing general school operations (Wis. Stats. 118.02).

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The World Food Programme reports that high food prices are creating the biggest challenge that the organization has faced in its 45-year history.
An End to World Hunger: Hope for the Future
Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger
Frontline: Tortillanomics
Oxfam's Cool Planet for Kids
The Food Museum
The Forgotten Americans
World Food Programme
kNOw Hunger

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.
All About Mexico (from the History Channel)
AncientMexico.com
CIA World Factbook: Mexico
La Ciudad (The City)
Lonely Planet: Mexico
Maya and Miguel
Smithsonian Latino Center

May 10th marks the 100th anniversary of the first Mother's Day.
American Experience: Family Ties
Independent Lens: Guns and Mothers
It's My Life Family Page
Make a Superfabuloso Mother's Day Card! at Maya and Miguel
Mother's Day Short Stories for Kids
P.O.V. on PBS: Refrigerator Mothers (Mothers sharing their experiences of raising autistic children)
The Quote Garden's Quotations about Mothers

Video Clips

Use these links to see featured videoclips and audio files associated with the News and Events topics.

Animal Mothers and their Babies Videos at NationalGeographic.com

BBC's Video Nation: All Kinds of Mothers

Download a video of the Ballet Folklorico Mexico, a Wisconsin-based dance troupe

History of Mother's Day Video

Last Update: April 30, 2008

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