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 This blog is no longer being updated.
Federal
Opinion
Immersion is Critical in the Middle School Years
For students to keep their language skills and become fluent, they need to continue learning a language through middle school.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Three Strategies for Serving Underserved Students
A teacher shares three ideas for serving underserved populations.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Youth Action and Leadership for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Ways to help students take action and be leaders.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Student Blogger: Preparing the Future of Uganda
How one student is working to give high school students more opportunities and provide a strong future for Uganda.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Seven Essential Components for Successful Dual Language Programs
A Fulbright Distinguished teacher shares her thoughts on the key factors of a successful dual language program.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
High School Internships for All: A Five-Step Process
Five steps for creating a high school internship program.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Using Partnerships to Build a Better World Through Education
How educators can form partnerships to take action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Teaching
Opinion
Exemplary Holocaust Education: Learning from the United Kingdom
Strategies for teaching about the Holocaust.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Building an Inclusive School Culture: Four Things to Consider
Through global education, a school can create an inclusive and democratic culture for everyone. Here are four ways to get started.
Science
Opinion
Makerspaces: Building Community and 21st-Century Skills in Detroit
How maker spaces can promote 21st century skills, social-emotional learning, and a sense of community.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Honoring Students' Emotional Response to Complex Global Issues
Advice on dealing with sensitive conversations in the classroom.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Five Strategies for Overcoming Conflict and Bullying in the Classroom
Strategies for dealing with conflict and bullying in the classroom.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Access and Equity Through Career and Technical Education
How career technical education (vocational) programs can make education more equitable for our underserved students.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
K-12 Study Abroad Linked With Improved Learning Outcomes
New data shows the power of study abroad for DC Public School students.