Policy Initiatives

Advice from districts that have policies that help develop student global competence.
Practical advice from a team of Ohio policymakers on how Ohio pulled together stakeholders and internationalized their education system.
An integral part of taking stock of the status of international education in your community or state is to familiarize yourself with state education standards.
Economic statistics show states' dependence on international trade, foreign direct investment, immigration and educational benchmarking. This article provides useful research links.
Proven strategies drawn from real models!
Many states use online courses and virtual exchanges to expand opportunities for students to learn international content. Learn how they did it.
There is great demand for teachers who are adept with international studies and technology integration. There is also great opportunities for schools of education to produce pre-service teachers with these skills. See how some states are do
In midst of high school reform, many states are developing strategies to produce students who are college-ready and globally competent. See examples of what state governments are doing.
State governments sound off on lessons learned from nearly a decade of internationalizing school reform experience.
How some states are revising curriculum and assessment to gear their students for a successful future in a shrinking world.
States know they are no longer competing with their neighboring states, but rather other countries. States now benchmark themselves against the knowledge and skills of students from around the world.