Educator Resources

The Center for Global Education offers a wealth of resources to educators, including those who teach in afterschool or out-of-school time networks, to build capacity and transform their learning environments. Whether you're looking for professional development opportunities, training and consulting services, or online resources, you've come to the right place!

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Students studying the globe. (Grady Reese)

What is Global Competence?

Global competence is a crucial upgrade if our education system is to prepare the next generation for the knowledge economy. But what does it entail?
Global competence graphic.
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Global Competence Outcomes and Rubrics

Download globally focused performance outcomes and rubrics in a variety of grades and all academic subjects, plus a free copy of the book here.
Two students look at a globe

Educating for Global Competence

Read the book that introduced the definition of global competence, Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Youth to Engage the World.

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Refugees in Europe (CAFOD Photo Library/Flickr)
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Immigration and Migration

How do you talk about President Trump's stance on immigration with your students or children? We've compiled a wealth of resources to help you do just that!
A scene from a refugee camp (left), and a portrait of Donald Trump

Is President Trump's Travel Ban a Good Example of Global Competence?

Does President Trump have the capacity to understand and act on issues of global significance? Asia Society VP of Education Tony Jackson explores.
A naturalization ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. (Stephen Wolfe/Flickr)

Reflecting on Character, Community, and Global Competence

Apoorvaa Joshi came to United States at a young age and became a citizen as a teenager. In this piece, she reflects on her experience as an immigrant and the critical importance of global competence.
A screenshot from the Global Oneness Project film, Welcome to Canada

Diversity is Our Strength

During this challenging time in history, when the political landscape is volatile and tensions are escalating, what if we imagined all of the children of the world as our own?
A sign that reads "Immigrants Built America" at a rally in Seattle, Washington.
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How to Talk About Immigration With Your Students

Laura Tavares, with Facing History and Ourselves, on three ways to discuss immigration with your students.
The Islamic Center of Victoria in flames. (Islamic Center of Victoria/Facebook)

Finding Perspective

Sometimes understanding the world starts at home.
3rd grade small-group math problem-solving activity
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Delaware Chinese Immersion Programs

The Delaware Department of Education supports Chinese Language Immersion programs, grades K–5, in 30% of eligible school districts across the state, involving 700 students and 32 teachers.
Greg Matza (left) and Howie Southworth at the Great Wall of China
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China in Plain English

This 11-episode series follows Howie Southworth and Greg Matza as they make their way through China, but neither of them speaks Mandarin. Through their adventures and misadventures, we learn about China through a new and fascinating lens.
Tsinghua University, East Gate
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China's Education System: The Oldest in the World

It may sound incredible, but China’s formal education system—the oldest in the world—was established nearly two millennia ago.
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Conference Presentations: ACTFL 2016

Leaders of study abroad programs for students in elementary, middle, and high school describe key features of their programs and lessons they have learned, as presented at the 2016 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo.
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China Learning Initiatives

Tang Dynasty Poems: The Facebook of the 7th Century

It can be a stretch to draw parallels between historical teachings and the present day, but such a discovery is often the very thing needed to spark engagement in a classroom.
Performance at the Silk Road Festival
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Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School (MIMS) is the first PreK–8 public school in Texas that is entirely dedicated to Mandarin immersion, following a 50/50 dual language immersion model.

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