How does Pennies for Peace benefit Snohomish students?
In addition to the lessons in reading, writing, math and social studies, Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together to help others. Children don’t always feel they have power to make a difference in the world. The experience of being part of an effort to build a school and seeing that goal be accomplished is a lesson that cannot be taught in a textbook. Snohomish students are very fortunate. Through the capital facilities bonds approved in 2004 and 2008, Snohomish schools are being built, renovated, expanded, and furnished with up-to-date technology to support student learning. As our children and young adults learn about the children from across the world who yearn for even the smallest educational opportunities, they learn valuable lessons about the importance of education they may take for granted.
