Tag: global
World Readiness for a World in Conflict
Not long ago, my husband and I were in our kitchen discussing the news of escalating conflict in Gaza when he asked an unexpectedly...
Registration Open for 2021 Global Teaching Dialogue
Alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Teacher Exchange Programs and other global education leaders will share best practices for globalizing curricula, tips for...
Skills for a Multilingual, Global Learning Community
In our increasingly diverse and global society, many students are in classrooms receiving instruction in a language that is not their primary language and...
A Second Language for Every Student
Lisa A. Frumkes explains why bilingualism is more relevant than ever.
In today’s increasingly global and connected world, I interact every day with colleagues from...
Finding Inspiration in Diversity
Chris Cartwright offers examples showing how improved intercultural competence can motivate language learning
“You really cannot teach a language; it has to be learned. Fostering...
California Goes Global
California’s superintendent of public instruction, Tom Torlakson, has launched Global California 2030, which is a call to action “to vastly expand the teaching and...
The Bilingual Advantage in the Global Workplace
For the last 30 years, the world economy has been more global and multicultural than ever before. In any given country, foreign-based companies operate...
Keeping Up with les Voisins
Michael Ballagh questions the rankings race in study abroad participation
U.S. institutions of higher education have long sought validation in the rankings system dominated by...
Brazilian Literature Goes Global
Kristal Bivona hopes Kindle catches fire in Brazil
Brazilian literature has been a well-kept secret from the rest of the world for decades. While Hispanic...
