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Does your state curriculum frameworks allow for student international knowledge and skills? Photo: Asia Society.

Curriculum Inventory

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. more

China's Great Sage

Students read, analyze, and paraphrase translations from The Analects as a means of understanding key elements of Confucianism. more
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Building An Empire

Students understand China and its geography by creating travel brochures for China's nine distinct regions. more
States are providing incentives for teacher education institutions to make sure teachers themselves have international knowledge and skills. Photo: iStockPhoto.

Internationalize Teacher Preparation and Professional Development

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 more
States are working on graduating high school students with highly relevant knowledge and skills. Photo: iStockPhoto.

High School Reform: Preparing Students for College and Beyond

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. more
Buddhism came to China from India as a result of Silk Road trade. Image courtesy the National Library of China.

Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads

A Silk Roads Encounter Project more
Each player should have 12 pebbles in three piles.

Nim: A Game Played All Over the World

A two-player game said to originate in China, but is played throughout the world. Children practice simple math and gets an enjoyable introduction to strategy. more
Sometimes, Vietnamese children use a small piece of fruit in place of a ball. Photo: Grace Norman.

Truyen-Truyen: A Vietnamese Game

This game of jacks teaches counting and hand-eye coordination skills...and it's good for lots of laughs! more
A Chinese paper cut out of a mouse, one of twelve zodiac animals. Credit: iStockPhoto.

Chinese Cut Outs

Teach children about an important Chinese invention: paper! Learn about the history of paper and its many uses (some quite surprising). The lesson concludes with a paper cut-out activity. more
Beyond school, there is a world of opportunities for children to learn. Illustration: iStockPhoto.

Afterschool in the Global Age

Education doesn't end with the school day. Here are ideas to expose students to an interconnected world. ideas. more