Primary Source
Primary and Secondary EducationMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Primary Source operates in the education sector, focusing on helping teachers cultivate students’ civic mindedness, cultural awareness, and global competence. Through professional development and curriculum resources delivered both online and in person, the organization aims to integrate global, civics, and cultural education into regular classroom experiences for thousands of teachers each year, supporting students in becoming thoughtful and engaged global citizens. Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the group collaborates with educators, schools, and educational organizations to provide programs that enhance classroom practice and extend teachers’ capacities to address diverse and interconnected world contexts. The company works within a field that emphasizes global education and civic learning, positioning itself as a facilitator of teacher development and resource provision. Its activities are designed to help schools foster students’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions for responsible citizenship in a diverse society. A recent development noted is the appointment of a new executive director in 2015, reflecting organizational leadership changes within its local context.