In today's world it seems we may be called upon to talk with our students about war. For many of us, this may be the first time we have had to deal with our own country being at war and on the effect that may have on our young learners. Each teacher will need to reflect carefully on their students and their needs while also reflecting on one's personal philosophy and "issues". Here are a couple of resources for us, as the learning leaders, to help us help our learning communities.... Please share your thoughts, ideas and resources with me or with the list members ... we all need to help each other. Gail General Information on talking with children about war: <A HREF="http://www.nccev.org/docs/children_warT.pdf";>http://www.nccev.org/docs/children_warT.pdf</A> <A HREF="http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/children_war.html";>http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/children_war.html</A> <A HREF="http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm";>http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm</A> <A HREF="http://salute.familiesandwork.org/teacherguide.pdf";>http://salute.familiesandwork.org/teacherguide.pdf</A> <A HREF="http://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism//";>http://www.ces.purdue.edu/terrorism//</A> <A HREF="http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,1-4412,00.html";>http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,1-4412,00.html</A> I have more resources -- let me know if you want/need more... Gail