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Global Learning

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 This blog is no longer being updated.

School & District Management Opinion Improving 21st-Century Competencies: From Classroom Practice to System Change
How a network of school systems is improving learning outcomes through improvement science.
Christina Russell, July 17, 2018
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Place-Based Education: Think Globally, Teach Locally
Place-based education incorporates a local approach while also linking students to global issues.
Sarah Anderson, July 10, 2018
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8 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Mentoring Teachers Halfway Around the World in Special Education
A former State Teacher of the Year shares how he traveled to Bangladesh to mentor teachers in special education - and what he learned along the way.
Brett Bigham, July 2, 2018
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9 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Global Competence Empowers Students to Take Action for Social Justice
How students are taking global action for common good in our country.
Anthony Jackson, June 28, 2018
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5 min read
Families & the Community Opinion Why States, Districts, and Schools Should Implement Global Certificate Programs
A look at how states, districts, and schools are offering certifications of global competence for students and teachers.
Heather Singmaster, June 26, 2018
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How to Encourage Creative Problem-Solving: The Finnish Model
A teacher shares how she encourages problem solving and creativity using a tool she learned in Finland.
Janet English, June 21, 2018
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5 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How Physical Education Can Counter Hazing
How to design physical education activities in order to combat bullying and hazing.
Edson Chirowodza, June 19, 2018
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6 min read
Federal Opinion Six Essentials for Teaching Abroad and Broadening Your Perspective
Tips to help you teach in another country.
June 14, 2018
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6 min read
A young white school boy sits with his Black teacher in a one to one reading session. He reads to her and is smiling clearly enjoying the book. The teacher is smiling too. In the background a diverse group of kids sit around a classroom table.
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English Learners Opinion Six Core Practices for Early Language Learners
Key strategies for the foreign language classroom.
Nathan Lutz, June 7, 2018
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Federal Opinion Advice to Teachers: Think Beyond 'America First'
Why we need to recognize other's perspectives.
Wendi Pillars, June 5, 2018
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5 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Teaching Controversial Topics in the Classroom
How to tackle controversial subjects in the classroom.
Kaitlin E. Thomas, May 31, 2018
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College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Winning the STEM Race Means Boosting Interest
If we are going to encourage students to enter STEM careers, we must first engage them in STEM learning. Here's how.
May 29, 2018
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6 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion The New ABCs for Young Learners: Ask Questions, Be Resourceful, and Communicate
Today, elementary teachers are embracing larger roles that encourage learners to question everything, to foster a deep, cross-curricular creativity, and to empower students to be their own change agents.
Tyler Sanders & Emily Litman, May 23, 2018
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6 min read
Federal Opinion Providing Opportunities for Rural Students
How to help rural students to make connections beyond their local community.
May 17, 2018
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6 min read
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