Pennies for Peace Launches at Einstein
By Mileena Rogers and Jonese Watson
Albert Einstein Academy is participating in the Pennies for Peace program, to help children in Pakistan and Afghanistan raise money to build schools. Pennies for Peace is a program where schools collect only pennies to build schools, and to prove that pennies can go a long way.
Our teachers, Ms. Krueger and Mrs. Burnham, found out about this program by reading the book "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. They thought that the program sent a powerful message to the world that education is the pathway for peace. The hoped that the students would be highly involved by recognizing that their small efforts can make a big difference.
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