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National School Boards Association, Executive Director's Report Good schools produce 'globally competent' students Excerpt: "We need to create schools that prepare students for an internationally competitive, globally interactive world. And we need to create experiences for our kids that turn them on to education and fire them up -- in high school and middle school, as well as the primary grades....Last week, I was privileged to attend a session of the Asia Society Summer Institute, where I heard from the 10 teacher-principal teams that are part of the society’s Network of International Studies Schools. These teams are redesigning their schools to be energized, personal, and academically demanding, as well as globally focused." Understanding Global Awareness: Asia Society Podcast Excerpt: "Today’s 21st Century Student needs to master a complex set of skills to succeed in work, school and life. One of those skills is global awareness. But what does this mean? Is it enough for students to simply be “aware” of other parts of the world? Apple Distinguished Educators began a project in the summer of 2006 to develop curriculum and experiences for teachers and students to examine what it means to be “Globally Aware.” As a part of this project Apple Learning Interchange is reaching out to organizations across the globe to gain insight from experts in this field. Listen to this recent interview with Ms. Vivien Stewart, Vice President of Education, and Dr. Michael Levine, Vice President of New Media at the Asia Society, as they explore the need for global awareness programs in schools and tips and strategies on how to get started." US Businesses, Educators Team Up to Boost Language Skills From VOICE OF AMERICA; Excerpt: "Business leaders and educators often find themselves on opposing sides of the debate on political and social issues. But they are joining forces to press for greater resources for education in international studies and foreign languages. Earlier this year a business policy group, the Committee for Economic Development (CED) issued a report called Education for Global Leadership. The report warns of serious threats to the U.S. economy and national security if the United States does not improve education in foreign languages and international studies." Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Releases Global Education Policy Statement "The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state jurisdictions." They issued a statement that identifies five major education challenges being faced in the 21st century. It also recommends strategies to address these challenges. |