Heather Singmaster, director at the Center for Global Education at Asia Society, curated this group blog in which education leaders discussed global competence based on best practices from around the world. This blog is no longer being updated.
Federal
Opinion
Why We Need Global Learning More Than Ever
Our final Global Learning blog, after more than seven years, explores the ongoing need for promoting and fostering global competence in our students.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Five Strategies for Developing Empathy
An English/language arts teacher suggests resources and strategies for sharing student stories and voices, promoting empathy, and reducing bullying.
Science
Opinion
How to Engage All Students in STEM
Many resources are available to help engage all students in STEM learning and help them persist in STEM careers.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Teaching About Human Rights and Genocide: Content, Connections, and Civic Engagement
Human rights and genocide can be taught across the curriculum. Here are some resources and strategies.
Federal
Opinion
Bringing Global Education to Rural Communities
Guest blogger Ryan Hauck shares lessons for providing rural schools with access to global education.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Teaching Empathy Through Documentary Films
Teaching through documentary film can open students up to other's points of view. Guest bloggers from BYkids share tips and resources.
Curriculum
Opinion
Identity, Storytelling, and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Guest blogger Michelle Nicola shares how diverse stories can be powerful classroom tools that can awaken students' perceptions of themselves and the world.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Trauma-Informed Practices: Lessons From New Zealand
Guest blogger Patricia Benitez Hemans shares lessons from New Zealand on how to help students who have experienced trauma.
Assessment
Opinion
STEM Education: Lessons From 20 Years of Data
For the first time, guest bloggers share analysis from 20 years of math and science international assessment data.
Teaching
Opinion
Three Ways to Inspire 21st-Century Global Makers
Guest author Eduardo Caballero shares how maker education can teach 21st-century skills through a global lens.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Collaborative Teaching Benefits Multilingual, Immigrant, and Refugee Students
Guest blogger Jane Charlotte Weiss shares co-teaching strategies to assist English-learners.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Four Strategies to Support Immigrant Students
Guest bloggers Clare Kambhu and Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario share ways to support and include immigrant students in education.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Shaping Diverse Lives
Three lessons to help you integrate culturally responsive teaching into your classroom from guest blogger Doreen Nkala.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Teaching About Religion: How to Find the Best Resources
Guest blogger Marisa Fasciano shares resources for teaching about religion.