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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 This blog is no longer being updated.

Equity & Diversity Opinion The Seven Characteristics of Globally Competent Educational Leaders
ASCD and Longview Foundation share a framework for leading schools in a diverse world.
February 26, 2019
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7 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Students Making an Impact: Global-Scholar Programs in the Midwest
Students can earn a "global distinction" on their high school diploma by completing a capstone project. Annette Cowart explains what this means for districts.
Annette Cowart, February 20, 2019
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10 min read
Student Well-Being Opinion The Value of Middle School Travel Programs
How middle school travel can benefit all students, including those learning a second language.
Heather Singmaster, February 14, 2019
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7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Five Ways to Make Classrooms Centers of Reform
Classroom-level reform can empower teachers and create "immediate and widespread" change, says high school teacher David Andrew Tow.
David Andrew Tow, February 11, 2019
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8 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Empowering 21st-Century Youths: Lessons From Singapore
Lessons from Singapore in developing 21st-century skills in students as well as resources and ideas for U.S. classrooms.
Christine Powell, February 7, 2019
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Education Opinion How to Create a Successful Mentorship Program
The benefits of having a mentor in high school and how to create a strong mentoring program.
Jacquelyn Lekhraj & Gerri Thomas, January 31, 2019
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6 min read
Teaching Opinion Infusing Lessons Learned Abroad Into My Classroom
How one teacher traveled to Indonesia and integrated what she saw into her classroom in Massachusetts.
Linda Tanini, January 29, 2019
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5 min read
Curriculum Opinion Learning Across Borders: Collaborative Global Projects
Examples of student collaborative global projects and resources to help you implement them in your classroom.
Cathy Collins, January 25, 2019
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7 min read
International Opinion Global Education in Context: Four Models, Four Lessons
Four lessons for building a global education initiative.
Laura Engel, Heidi Gibson & Kayla Gatalica, January 18, 2019
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6 min read
School & District Management Opinion Lessons From 10 Schools That Dramatically Improved
After visiting schools in several countries, author Dave Faulkner offers 10 lessons for education leaders on how to transform schools.
Dave Faulkner, January 14, 2019
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Teaching Opinion 7 Education Organizations That Empower Students Worldwide
Ideas from around the world to empower students are shared at a global conference.
Cleary Vaughan-Lee, January 9, 2019
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6 min read
Equity & Diversity Opinion Five Strategies for Human Rights Education
Strategies for human rights education in schools and afterschool programs.
December 20, 2018
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7 min read
Student Well-Being Opinion How Educators Can Counter Anti-Immigrant and Anti-Refugee Rhetoric
Strategies and resources for educating youth about the immigrant and refugee experience and how to counter the related negative rhetoric are offered by a Teaching Tolerance staff writer.
Coshandra Dillard, December 18, 2018
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6 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Racial Equity in Education: Reflections on South Africa
A teacher reflects on what he learned on a professional development trip to South Africa and what can be applied in the United States.
Noah Zeichner, December 13, 2018
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7 min read
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