State Policy: New Statement from CCSSO & Asia Society
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This month Asia Society and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released
a new report, Putting the World Into World-Class Education: State Innovations and Opportunities. This new paper shares the innovative work states across the country are undertaking to integrate international knowledge and skills into schools. States have sought to change standards, redesign high schools, expand world language programs, internationalize teacher preparation, harness technology and use international benchmarking. While these activities hold real promise, the paper calls on states to build on this important progress in a more systematic way. To learn more and download a copy click here. | |
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Partnership for Global Learning |
Asia Society proudly announces the new Partnership for Global Learning. This national network of schools, education leaders, and policymakers is committed to preparing all K-12 students for work and citizenship in an interconnected world. This monthly newsletter will feature national news and announcements from the Partnership as well as stories on innovative:
- teachers,
- schools,
- districts,
- states, and
- higher education institutions.
Partnership activities will include:
- Professional Development: Year-round opportunities to learn effective K-12 strategies for internationalizing schools through workshops, school visits, and school and district consultation (see Announcements below).
- Policy: Policy papers, task forces, and a network of states working together on international initiatives.
- Online Resources: This e-newsletter, a webinar learning series, and extensive online resources.
- International Collaboration: International study tours, online connections between young people in the U.S. and Asia, and sharing international best practices.
- Conferences: Annual national conferences for policymakers and practitioners including the National Conference on Chinese Language (May 2009, Chicago) and Putting the World into World-Class Education (July 2009, Washington, D.C.)
For more information and to become a member of the
Partnership for Global Learning click here.
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Going Global: Preparing Our Students for an Interconnected World |
 Asia Society has published a guidebook to assist middle and high schools in preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the 21st century. The guidebook is rich with examples from more than 70 secondary schools in places as diverse as West Virginia, Vermont, Texas, Kansas, Oregon, and Florida.
The guide includes sections to assist in creating a global vision; preparing teachers; transforming curriculum and instruction; expanding world languages; internationalizing student learning experiences - including technology, travel,
internships, and service learning; finding resources and partnerships; and learning what districts and states can do. Click here for more information or to purchase a copy.
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| Putting the World Into World-Class Education: Forum for Educators and Policymakers |
Over 400 policymakers, businesspeople, and education practitioners - both from K-12 and
higher education - gathered in Washington, DC for the first annual, Putting the World Into World-Class Education Forum. Opening the Forum were James B. Hunt, former Governor of North Carolina, and Clyde Prestowitz, founder and President of the Economic Policy Institute in conversation on the skills needed for success in today's economy. Keynote speaker Pedro Noguera, Professor, New York University, challenged participants to create opportunities for ALL students to become globally competent.
Participants attended a full day of sessions on effective K-12 strategies and resources for integrating international content across the curriculum, professional development, and world language programs. Policymakers attended sessions on how to "make the case" for global competence; policy innovations and funding resources; and more. Stephanie Pace-Marshall closed the conference by inspiring attendees to
use their "power to transform" to
create a new educational world for our students.
Be sure to save the date for the 2009 Forum scheduled for July 9-11 in Washington, DC. For more information or to see the agenda for the 2008 Forum, click here.
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Announcements and Grants
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Goldman Sachs Foundation Prizes for Excellence in International Education: Applications for the elementary/middle school, high school, district/state, and media/technology prizes are due Monday, December 1, 2008. Prizewinners receive $25,000. For more information and to access the online application click here.
Partnership for Global Learning Study Tours and Seminars: Join us for facilitated school tours that combine the theory of
internationalizing schools with real-world examples and tools you can begin
using immediately. For more information click here.
International Education Week: Planning is underway at the U.S. Department of Education for the ninth annual International Education Week (November 17-21, coinciding with American Education Week). This year's theme is "Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership." Individuals and institutions are encouraged to submit a report on planned activities. For more information click here.
Target Field Trip Grants: The Target Field Trip Grants program provides funds for K-12 field trips. Eligible field trips include: art, science, cultural museum visits, and more. Click here.
The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund accepts proposals from elementary and middle school teachers for art and music programs that their schools are unable to
fund. Due October 31. Find more information here.
The National Education Association's
Books Across America Library Books Awards Program enables public school
libraries to purchase books. Applications due November 7. Visit their website for more information.
Toyota International Teacher Program: Fully funded two week study tour to Costa Rica. Applications due October 20. Click here.
The 2009 Reischauer Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for high school juniors and seniors interested in an online course on Japan offered through Stanford University. Deadline is October 17. Click here.
Immersion Education: Pathways to Bilingualism & Beyond 2008 International Conference on Immersion Education, will take place October 16 - 18 in St. Paul, MN. For more information click here.
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