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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 This blog is no longer being updated.

International Opinion Four Ways to Bring Community Support to Your School
Guest blogger Christine Powell shares four strategies she learned in Singapore for community involvement in schools.
Christine Powell, May 30, 2019
5 min read
Assessment Opinion The Value of Game-Based Assessments
Game-based assessments are more valuable than standardized assessments in many ways, argues guest blogger Tracey Lin.
Tracey Lin, May 28, 2019
4 min read
International Opinion Five Inspiring Ways to Take Music Education Out of the Classroom
In advance of Make Music Day on June 21, here are strategies for exposing students to music outside of the classroom, from guest blogger Aaron Friedman.
Aaron Friedman, May 20, 2019
6 min read
Curriculum Opinion Project-Based Learning: Student Choice, Engagement, and Authenticity
Two teachers share how they used the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals to inspire students' project work.
May 16, 2019
3 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Language Immersion Is for All Students
Guest blogger Camilla Modesitt explains why foreign-language-immersion programs should be available to all students.
Camilla Modesitt, May 10, 2019
3 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion How Tech Tools Can Engage Foreign Language Students
Use this model to integrate technology into your classroom for deep student engagement, says guest blogger Adam Ross.
Adam Ross, May 7, 2019
5 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Lessons From Star Wars to Inspire Your Students
The universal themes in Star Wars make for useful learning analogies for both casual viewers and hard-core fans, says guest blogger Janae Phillips.
Janae Phillips, April 30, 2019
4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Connecting Students to the World Through Food Studies
Ideas for integrating food into the classroom from guest blogger Sarah Anderson.
Sarah Anderson, April 22, 2019
7 min read
Student Well-Being Opinion A Process for Advancing Equity in Youth Programs
Bringing in youth voice is critical to designing equitable programs, says guest blogger Kate Walker.
Kate Walker, April 16, 2019
6 min read
Assessment Opinion Infusing the Japanese Art of Reflection Into U.S. Education
Learning to self-reflect can lead to improvement in practice, says special education teacher and guest blogger Christina Powell.
Christine Powell, April 8, 2019
5 min read
International Opinion Delivering Equitable Ed-Tech at Scale
Ed-tech has the exciting potential to transform learning experiences for students in every corner of the globe, write guest bloggers Eliza Erikson and Erin Simmons.
Eliza Erikson & Erin Simmons, March 25, 2019
5 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Making the Global Local: The Urgency of Understanding Indigenous Thought
Teaching students a respect for indigenous cultures creates local connections while learning about different perspectives, says Jennifer D. Klein.
Jennifer D. Klein, March 18, 2019
5 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Innovate, Iterate, Improve: Lessons From Three Education Systems
Three cities used improvement science to implement new reform measures. Guest blogger Christina Russell shares some lessons learned.
Christina Russell, March 12, 2019
7 min read
School & District Management Opinion How Teacher Networks Can Facilitate Deeper Collaboration
Teacher Karen Martin shares the impact of networks on rural teachers and students.
Karen Martin, March 5, 2019
7 min read