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What's Global about the Common Core Standards?

See how the skill development and acquisition of core content needed to develop globally competent citizens comes together with the rigorous skills and core content needed for college and careers. more
A New National Narrative

If we were to write the future of American foreign policy, what would it look like? The Woodrow Wilson Center offers a scenario. more
World's Education Leaders to Meet

Teachers, ministers, and other education leaders to gather for summit on teaching profession. more
Language Bill in Congress

Imagine a whole generation of multilingual Americans. more
Languages Key to Soft Power

U.S. Under Secretary of State Judith McHale discusses U.S.-China relations. more
Rep. Rush Holt on Language Legislation

The U.S. Congressman outlines legislation that supports greater language capacity in the United States. more
Educating America Today for Tomorrow's Global Economy

Asia Society President defines what's needed to produce "globally competent" citizens. more
US Secretary of Education on Global Learning, Languages

See why Arne Duncan calls international education and exchanges this generation's moonshot. more
Key Ingredient Missing in 21st Century Education

What the President left out of his speech to the nation's school children. more
Race to the Top Funding

The President and Secretary of Education announced that states are to compete for a one-time, $4.35 billion worth of educational funding. The plan is to create a world-class education system, but something is missing.... more
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