Wall of Tolerance Center & Museum Seeks People Willing to Teach Tolerance
Written by admin, Apr 25, 2010, 0 Comments
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Major component of exhibit is ongoing curriculum, educators needed to teach lessons
Laredo, TX—April 23, 2010—The Laredo Public Library hopes that their new permanent exhibit, the Wall of Tolerance Center & Museum, will be one step to teaching the world, or at least, Laredo, about the consequences of intolerance and indifference.
The Wall of Tolerance Center & Museum will be more than just a static display of pictures and memorabilia. It will be a living exhibit, one that changes and features different elements; however, one feature what will make the display truly educational will be the lessons that will be included the nine-month curriculum that will be taught that accompanies the exhibit.
“The Center will provide classes and discussion to foster a conscience of awareness and social responsibility toward eliminating acts of violence, prejudice and discrimination against men, women and children in our community, across our nation and throughout our world,” said Carmen Escamilla, Laredo Public Library Advisory Board member and head librarian at Alexander High School, who will be teaching a lesson associated with the curriculum.
Currently, several of the lessons are being taught by United I.S.D. teachers; however, the curriculum is open to teachers of all districts and educational institutions who wish to participate. An introductory lesson for educators participating, or wishing to participate, will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.; additionally, the Library will try to bring in authors/guest lecturers to be part of the lessons. See the complete curriculum schedule. Anyone wishing to teach a lesson should contact Pam Burrell, who will serve as curator for the Center & Museum, at the Library at 795-2400, x2268 or via e-mail at pam@laredolibrary.org.
