International Blog

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 This blog is no longer being updated.

College & Workforce Readiness Opinion The Five Components of a Qualified Teacher
A teacher shares five qualities that lead to successful teaching.
Mercia Takavarasha, October 4, 2018
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7 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion How Exploring the World Supports Making New Friends
How to use global education to help students grow up feeling comfortable exploring differences.
Anne Glick, September 27, 2018
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5 min read
International Opinion How 6 Weeks in Palestine Made Me a Better Educator
How one U.S. teacher's travels to Palestine helped her improve her teaching practices at home.
Michele Lew, September 25, 2018
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6 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion What Makes a School Green?
The many ways sustainability is being taught in schools.
Michael Cruse, September 20, 2018
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5 min read
International Opinion High School Global Travel Programs: Increasing Access and Impact
The reasons high school study abroad can be beneficial for all students and how to make it happen.
Rebecca Leblond, September 18, 2018
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9 min read
Curriculum Opinion Teaching About the Benefits of Trade
How is international trade beneficial and how do you teach about it?
Bill Lane, September 13, 2018
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9 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion 5 Ways to Take Action on the Children's Rights to Read
Children have the right to read. Here are ways you can help.
Dr. Jennifer Williams, September 10, 2018
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4 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Trip to South Africa Inspires Teachers
What a group of teachers learned on their summer professional development trip to South Africa.
Brett Bigham, September 5, 2018
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4 min read
International Opinion Valuing Our English Language Learners by Learning to Listen
The value that English Language Learners bring to the classroom and the country.
Wendi Pillars, August 29, 2018
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6 min read
Education Opinion How Student Travel Can Enhance Intercultural Development
How can we ensure that students are having authentic travel experiences that build their intercultural development, rather than traveling as tourists?
Kenneth Cushner, August 22, 2018
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8 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Building Global Competence—One Invention at a Time
How an afterschool STEM program is helping students develop their global understanding.
Nicki Sirianni, August 15, 2018
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6 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion How Two Schools Are Thinking Globally and Taking Action Locally
How students at two schools are taking action on global issues.
Amaya Allen, August 9, 2018
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5 min read
International Opinion Student Voice: Three Ways My K-12 Education Gave Me a Global Mindset
How a global education helped prepare one student to take on the world.
Hana McMahon-Cole, August 2, 2018
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7 min read
School & District Management Opinion Using Inquiry to Teach About China
Ideas for teaching about the political relationship of the United States and China.
Doug Young, July 26, 2018
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7 min read
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