“Social media can amplify real struggles that a young person is having; it can also amplify positive sources of support” — Carrie James, Center for Digital Thriving

Global educators help students build thoughtful #DigitalLiteracy . #LearningOutcomes edweek.org/leadership/how…

“We think it’s really courageous!” Would you take a risk for permission to plant trees? We think Global Scholars in Buffalo have a winning argument. Great exchange, Global Scholars in #Buffalo and #Jacksonville . #NatureAndOurCities #GlobalScholarsTakeAction 🌳

Global Scholars from multiple schools in Spain gathered to share projects and plans from their year studying #NatureAndOurCities . What better place to come together than an arboretum! Great example of cross-school collaboration 💚 🌳 ☀️ #virtualexchange

We love news stories that show students the power of nature-based solutions, innovation, and collective brainstorming to combat climate change. euractiv.com/section/climat…

Why can’t we all just get along?
These tips help Global Scholars students aged 10-13 collaborate with students in their own classrooms and in cities around world. #globalcompetency #GlobalScholarsTakeAction

What does international #virtualexchange look like in a middle school classroom? We visited Global Scholars in New York City to find out: vimeo.com/826913269

Ask for advice. Get advice. Build a butterfly garden. This is what we love about international #virtualexchange . Great job, Global Scholars in Barcelona and Jacksonville! 🦋 #NatureAndOurCities

We find hope & joy in the work Global Scholars post to the e-classroom each year. For their #virtualexchange , we see students ages 10-13:
❤️ exploring their own cities
❤️ sharing with international peers
❤️ having a voice in global issues
See what we mean: globalcities.org/student-work

'Education is not just about imparting knowledge”--Priya Joshi UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳
A framework for #GlobalCitizenship highlights connections, responsibility, and “the actions you could be taking in your life.”
#SelfEfficacy AFS Intercultural Programs

'An active global citizenship framework is important all around the world” -- Daniel Obst, AFS Intercultural Programs. We agree! We're excited to hear a global discussion this morning about a new framework from our partners in building active global citizens. #virtualexchange #GlobalCitizenship

Who’s passing over your house tonight? It’s peak spring migration in North America right now🕊️-- a good reason to turn off your lights at night!
Learning about your own city is a first step to learning about the world #NatureAndOurCities #DarkSkies birdcast.info/migration-tool…

We ❤️ our teachers! This year, 528 Global Scholars educators are bringing global competency to life for their students across 48 cities, connecting students to one another and a lifetime of #globalengagement . We thank you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2024

Appreciation for Diversity can include:
✅ Awareness of one’s identity as a citizen of one’s city
✅ Ability to ask questions when encountering new perspectives
✅ Intervening against intolerant behavior.
See 112 indicators of #globalcompetency globalcities.org/slo

“We love to see that our city is becoming more aware of this aspect” – Global Scholars, Madrid.

It’s good to celebrate the steps your city is already taking to go green 🍃 #NatureAndOurCities

Invigorating, interactive professional development is not just a good idea – it’s linked by research to teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

Register today to join a Global Cities workshop. #PD #learningoutcomes globalcities.org/contact

This month, Global Scholars classes around the world are starting Community Action Projects. How to organize a year-end, class-wide project? These tried & true templates help. #GlobalScholarsTakeAction

Barcelona: “We were surprised that so many people are worried about deforestation.”
Taipei: “We don't cut down trees often and… don’t think deforestation is a big issue in Taiwan.”
Different perspectives = different priorities. A shared goal: reduce consumption! #virtualexchange

“The action you proposed would work in our community because….”  Students ages 10-13 see their own city with new eyes when they conduct a community survey, then compare notes with distant peers. Great exchange, Global Scholars in Singapore and Buffalo! #virtualexchange

“Positive attitudes about taking action lead to positive behaviors”

✔️A research finding from Successfully Educating Tomorrow’s Global Citizens
✔️Reason for hope in teaching students ages 10-13!

Learn more about teaching key elements of #globalcompetency globalcities.org/analysis

How well do you know your Sustainable Development Goals? SDG 11 is helping inspire next year’s Global Scholars curriculum, #SustainableCities . #TeachSDGs
globalgoals.org/goals/11-susta…