Interviews about International Studies in American Schools
Vivien Stewart talks with WNYC's Leonard Lopate about why American students are falling behind their Asian peers in math and science achievement as well as foreign language acquisition, and new ways American schools are rising to the challenge and creating opportunities for all students--especially those in economically disadvantaged areas--to find success in a global economy.
The featured schools and programs are recipients of the Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education. Here, the honorees discuss successful aspects of their programs and practical advice for others who are starting out. The interviews are contducted by Vivien Stewart, vice president for education; Shari Albright, chief academic officer; and Alexis Menten, senior program associate.
Elementary and Middle School Programs To learn about more models and to access tools, see the Asia Society publications on internationalizing schools.
Kate Meenan-Waugh, Director of Global Initiatives, and Richard Hall, Head of School, talks with Vivien Stewart on what makes Washington International School in Washington DC a success.
Shari Albright speaks with Sunset Elementary's principal, Aline Sarria, on how the school has developed an effective global studies curriculum and learning outcomes. Dr. Sarria also offers some advice to schools just starting the process.
High School Programs To learn about models and to access tools, see the Asia Society publications on internationalizing schools.
Walter Payton Preparatory High School's Ellen Estrada, Principal, and Ken Mularski, Curriculum Resource Coordinator, describe their "problem-based" curriculum, how international studies is infused throughout the school day, and what real-world experiences students can take part in.
Courtney Leonard of the Eugene International School, discusses her school's inspirational mission, structure, student experiences, and teacher leadership roles with Shari Albright.
Media and Technology Programs
Alexis Menten interviews Ashlinn Quinn, a producer for Thirteen/WNET's Wide Angle program.
Vivien Stewart talks with the Reischauer Program's Gary Mukai and Naomi Funahashi on what makes this distance education course different from many others, and why it is a model for other university and district online learning courses.
States Internationalize the Curriculum
For more information and tools on getting started, please see our website on state initiatives on internationalizing schools, and Asia Society publications for state policymakers: States Prepare for the Global Age, and A World-Class Education volumes I & 2.
Kathy Ennis, who coordinates much of Massachusetts' international education intiatives--including teacher training, international exchanges and policy innovations--talks to Vivien Stewart about her state's multi-prong reform efforts.
Ohio School Chief Susan Zelman outlines for Vivien Stewart how Ohio has internationalized its curriculum through aligning learning objectives and outcomes, creating high-impact partnerships, and through stimulating political will. Dr. Zelman offers advice for other states who are getting started in this work.
