What are some of the Asia Societys initiatives regarding global education?
Asia Society has recently created the Partnership for Global Learning, a national network of schools, education leaders, and policymakers committed to moving international education from the margins to the mainstream of American education. The new network connects state and district decision makers, school leaders, teachers, universities and other stakeholders. Its goals are to help K–12 schools to graduate college-ready, globally competent youth by integrating international knowledge and skills throughout the curriculum and to foster policies and resources at the national and state level to encourage global learning. Our new guidebook, Going Global: Preparing Our Students for an Interconnected World is intended to help secondary schools to introduce an international dimension to teaching and learning. Based on examples from schools around the country—in urban, rural, and suburban communities—the guide includes sections to assist schools in: • Creating a Global Vision and Culture • Rec
