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 This blog is no longer being updated.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
Lessons From Toronto: Increasing Achievement in a Large Urban School System
Toronto has all of the complexities, instability, and turmoil of big city school board and union politics, but has shown strong academic performance relative to other cities. So its successes are very relevant to US educators.
School & District Management
Opinion
Education for Sustainable Development: Learning to Live Together
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) employs approaches that are learner centered, problem based, and focused on real-world contexts. Manitoba is leading the way.
Teaching
Opinion
Using Gardens as Classrooms
Gardens are an incredible asset to schools and afterschool programs. Here we share some gardening tips and resources.
Federal
Opinion
The Booming Business of English-Language Learning: Dollars Don't Always Make Sense
International students and their families bring millions of dollars not only to U.S. higher education institutions, but also the communities they are located in. But do we provide these students with the supports they need to succeed in our system?
States
Opinion
Igniting Youth to Success through Afterschool
Research shows that investing in high-quality afterschool programs addresses many of the challenges that Minnesota and many other states face in helping youth succeed in school, work, and life.
Standards & Accountability
Opinion
Three Things You Need to Know About Teaching U.S. History From a Global Perspective
While on the surface, it may seem that U.S. history is one of the least global of all subject areas, America's past is inextricably tied to that of other nations.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
Four Ways to Include Religiously Unaffiliated Students in Discussions About Religion
When developing learning environments that foster respect for religious diversity, it's important to address the experiences of religiously unaffiliated students.
Federal
Opinion
How One After-School Program Prepares Students for the World
Community organizations incorporate global learning into their afterschool programs in a number of ways.
Federal
Opinion
Beyond School: After-School Programs Bring the World to Young People
Across the country, afterschool programs are looking at global learning as an approach to engage youth, enhance quality, and advocate for the value of learning beyond school.
Assessment
Opinion
Business Involvement in Education: 'Show Up or Shut Up'
Workforce development, the skills gap, talent pipeline--these are all current buzzwords in U.S. education. But how are these challenges being tackled around the world?
Federal
Opinion
How the State Seal of Biliteracy Is a Game Changer
Increasing number of states are adopting Seals of Biliteracy - hear about the experience of Illinois.
Assessment
Opinion
Succeeding Through International Education and Engagement
This week is International Education Week and we want to honor it by taking a look at what is happening nationally.
Assessment
Opinion
The Internationalization of Teacher Preparation Abroad
A look at how internationalization of teacher education plays out abroad.
Federal
Opinion
A Decade of Preparing Globally Competent Teachers
A look at the state of internationalization of teacher education in the U.S.