Heather Singmaster, director at the Center for Global Education at Asia Society, curated this group blog in which education leaders discussed global competence based on best practices from around the world. This blog is no longer being updated.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
How to Increase Your GQ (Global Quotient) in Three Easy Steps
A teacher shares ways to improve your global competence.
Curriculum
Opinion
Art and Science: Working Together for Student Success
Together, art and science in education have the power to spark innovation in students.
Curriculum
Opinion
Teaching Global Competence Against a Wave of Anti-Globalism
Global competence is not antithetical to national identity and pride.
Curriculum
Opinion
How to Increase the Number and Quality of Language-Immersion Programs
Students in the United States need to be able to learn languages in addition to English, in the home and throughout their education, in order to develop global competence and live productive lives. Here's how to give them the opportunity.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
The Legacy of Michelle Obama and the Let Girls Learn Initiative
How the Let Girls Learn campaign—a signature initiative of Mrs. Obama—is empowering girls around the world.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Your 5 Global Learning Goals for 2017
Five goals you can set for global learning this year.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Technology Helps Foster a Love of the Paper Novel
How a technology exchange impacts classrooms in both countries.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
The Transformative Power of Intergenerational Activism
How working with youth can be inspiring and educational for adults.
Federal
Opinion
How Travel Can Influence Education: A Kindergarten Teacher's Journey
A teacher's first international trip proves to be life changing for her and her students.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Addressing Cultural Appropriation in the Classroom: Tools and Resources
It is critical for students to understand cultures different from their own and be able to appreciate and not appropriate them.
States
Opinion
What U.S. Cities Can Learn From the Success of London Schools
Between 2003 and 2011, London schools dramatically improved, mainly due to rapid gains among low-income and minority students. Read how they did it.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Oral Competency for World Language Fluency
Get students to use the language rather than focusing on memorization of grammar in the classroom.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Connecting Preservice Teachers to the World Through Global Literacy Projects
How preservice teachers can connect to classrooms to promote global literacy.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Student Centered, Global Service Learning
A unique service learning programs helps students become empathetic activists.