Largest Academic Event for San Francisco Students Prepares Middle and High School Participants for Responsible Global Citizenship
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, March 14, 2009, over 500 middle and high school students from Northern California schools will convene at San Francisco State University to compete in the largest annual academic event for San Francisco area students. Over 1,000 middle and high school students, volunteer judges, educational leaders, and community guests are expected to take part in the seventh annual World Affairs Challenge(TM) hosted by San Francisco-based global education non-profit World Savvy.
The central topic of this year’s World Affairs Challenge is human migration. Students from 28 local schools have prepared comprehensive presentations (which include proposed solutions) on issues as diverse as immigration policies in various countries, the impact of different economies on migration, and possible effects of urbanization and overpopulation.
“To ensure the competitiveness of our workforce, improve our country’s image on the world stage, and build a peaceful and sustainable world, we will [...]
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