In Celebration of Earth Day, Global Village School Launches Unique Homeschool Curriculum Based on The Earth Charter

Ojai, CA (PRWEB) April 20, 2010

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), Global Village School, a leader in distance learning through homeschooling, is proud to announce its new K-8 Whole Child, Healthy Planet curriculum. This innovative approach in education features a learning styles-centered program, focusing on engaging the whole child with an emphasis on diversity and developmental stages.

The school’s new K-8 curriculum guides are centered on the four core principles of the Earth Charter: (1) Respect and Care for the Community of Life (2) Ecological Integrity (3) Social & Economic Justice (4) Democracy, Nonviolence, Peace and Diversity.

Families of children attending Global Village School are already enthusiastic about the new curriculum. Parent Beth Campbell-Rafdal says, “We received our Whole Child, Healthy Planet curriculum guide last week. We are so excited that we found Global Village School. I feel as though the curriculum was written for our family! Thank you for helping us navigate an even more meaningful path of homeschooling with our kids.”

While most standard curriculum is shaped by a textbook and a workbook, the Whole Child, Healthy Planet curriculum is built around the inspiration found in many types of literature.

Sally Carless, founder and Executive Director of Global Village School explains, “The K8 curriculum guides cover all of the core academic subjects in a way that engages students through a sense of enchantment, awe, and wonder as well as through the incorporation of art, music, nature, imagination, and story.”

“Global Village is truly a school with heart,” says Marriage, Family and Child Counselor Nancy Hart, M.A.. “How can a child truly learn when his or her focus is the fear around test taking and memorization? If the strongest emotion around schooling is fear, then that fear gets connected to the learning process. Promoting the love of learning, not the fear of failing to learn–wow! What a concept! Isn’t this what we want for our children?”

About Global Village School –

From its base in the coastal hills of Southern California, this successful distance learning school reaches out to students as far away as Arkansas, Argentina and Australia. The school offers an international K-12 homeschool diploma program that empowers students to cultivate their gifts and passions by engaging them in a creative, flexible educational process grounded in the principles of peace, justice, diversity, and sustainability.

The K8 Whole Child, Healthy Planet curriculum is currently being used by private and charter schools as well as by homeschoolers. To explore samples of the K8 courses, visit http://www.globalvillageschool.org/k8-curriculum.html.

Media Contact: Michaella Seveney

Phone/Fax: 805-646-9792

P.O. Box 480 Ojai, CA 93024

http://www.GlobalVillageSchool.org

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In Celebration of Earth Day, Global Village School Launches Unique Homeschool Curriculum Based on The Earth Charter

Mission San Juan Capistrano Bids Farewell to Capistrano Swallows with 14th Annual Celebration

Aliso Viejo, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2010

Every year, the swallows that roost in Mission San Juan Capistrano fly south towards Argentina. However, the fun has not migrated just yet, as guests flock to The Vintage on October 16 an event that brings together local cuisine, regional wine and musicians for a night of sophisticated fun. This event at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano has celebrated the swallows departure for 14 years. Those out-of-town guests interested in attending The Vintage should stay at the Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo, located just 10 miles from the event. The Renaissance Hotel features comfortable guest rooms and a unique hotel experience for those that keep wellness top of mind.

The Vintage is an annual event that helps raise funds to support the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Tickets cost $ 75, and enable patrons to sample food from over 25 restaurants, indulge in local wine, beer, live music and dancing. In addition, guests will receive $ 25 in casino chips for a casino area. All of this takes place underneath the stars as guests enjoy the pleasant California weather. The great food and idyllic setting are the makings of a romantic evening. More information is available at http://www.thevintagesjc.com/

The Vintage is a one of a kind Orange County experience. Guests staying at the Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Hotel will also enjoy a hotel unlike any other in the area. This stylish and upbeat hotel is located 10 miles from the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Guests will find the comfortable accommodations perfect after a night of dancing and celebration at The Vintage. The fantastic service and elegant, modern facilities of the Renaissance Aliso Viejo Hotel continue the sophistication and fun started at The Vintage.

About the Renaissance Aliso Viejo Hotel

The Renaissance Aliso Viejo Hotel invites guests to discover a truly unique, world-class hotel in the Orange County area. Setting itself apart from all other Orange County hotels, the Renaissance Aliso Viejo features ClubSport — the 75,000 square fitness facility with group exercise studios, an aquatic center and childcare services. After guests enjoy a vigorous workout, they can relax and rejuvenate at the Aliso Viejo R-Spa. The hotels bar and restaurant serve signature cocktails and fresh food, including savory seafood, succulent soups and delicious desserts. Sun-soaked patios and gorgeous surroundings entice guests to lounge outdoors and take in the scenery. Guests at this new Renaissance hotel in Aliso Viejo will never forget the luxury of this unique Orange County hotel. The hotels convenient location near Highway 73 allows guests to quickly move about the area and see all that Orange County has to offer. For more information about the hotel, visit http://www.marriott.com/SNAAV

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International DJ/Producer, Ferry Corsten, To Spin 8-Hour Set In Celebration Of "Corsten"s Countdown" Radio Show Episode #250 on Wednesday, April 11th (10am-6pm EDT)

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A world-famous EDM (electronic dance music) DJ/producer who consistently sells-out the worlds most acoustically lush nightclubs and performs on the worlds most massive festival stages, Ferry Corsten embodies the sound and philosophy of uplifting, driving, melodic trance, although he is also known for techno, electro and progressive-house music. Never one to rest on his formidable laurels, Corsten is a tireless overachiever and his tour itinerary reads like an exotic manifest of the worlds must-attend music festivals and nightclubs: Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Dance Valley, Tomorrowland, Bal En Blanc, Sziget Festival, Global Gathering Festival, Creamfields, Amsterdam Dance Event, Electric Zoo, Space Club Miami, Pacha New York City, Marquee Las Vegas, and countless other venues around the world. Corsten’s own Full On Ferry live show concept has also traveled successfully around the world as a fully immersive EDM experience and the show exhibits no signs of slowing.

As a producer, Ferry Corsten’s fourth and latest studio album, WKND (Ultra Records/Flashover), has been widely well-received and includes the hit singles: Check It Out, Feel It, Aint No Stoppin and Brute, the former a collaboration with Armin van Buuren. With more than 160 singles released over two decades, its impossible to overstate Corsten’s contribution to the electronic music genre. A mere handful of his hit singles include: Punk, Gouryella and Walhalla (both as Gouryella with Ti

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