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How Districts Prepare a Globally Competent Workforce
Advice from districts that have policies that help develop student global competence.
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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....
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Federal Funding Sources
Ways to use federal dollars to pay for global learning and school reform.
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Chicago's Mayor Daley on Leadership and Education
Hear what the legendary mayor has to say about education's all-important role in creating a great city.
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Stimulus Funds and Global Learning
In this audio program, Susan Frost, a specialist on education policy, breaks down what the stimulus means for the education system, and pinpoints opportunities to fund global learning programs.
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President Obama Calls for American Education System to Align with Global Economy
The federal government is nearly tripling the money going to local schools with a challenge to build a world-class education system. What's your plan?
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A World-Class Fix for Schools
To overhaul No Child Left Behind, President Obama and Arne Duncan should take a page from Chicago's success with globally focused schools.
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How Districts Can Prepare Students for an Interconnected World
The sweeping changes taking place in the 21st century have enormous implications for today's young people--and their preparation for future must change accordingly. Here's how.
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China Calling: Why Education Leaders Should Go
How a trip to China can lead to greater achievement among your students.
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Recommendations to the President and Secretary of Education
Five key policy recommendations from select national education organizations.
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Dear Mr. President
Your election dramatically signifies America’s ability to renew and reinvent itself in response to the urgent need for change. Nowhere is this clearer than in education.
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