Around the World in 30 Days – July 2019
C.M. Rubin’s Global Education Report An opportunity to learn about other cultures and ways of life directly from one’s international peers themselves seems like an obvious way to nurture global competencies. Joe Troyen is the Founder of PenPal Schools, an organization that connects over a quarter million students from 150 countries to learn together through collaborative online projects. Everything from human rights to environmental...
The Global Search for Education: The Power of Sports to Disrupt Disability
“I hope Special Olympics will inspire others with developmental disabilities to have confidence in themselves. Often, these people feel marginalized and unworthy and there is no longer a need for us to hide in the shadows.” – Billy Seide Raising awareness about the potential of people with intellectual disabilities has been a primary focus of the Special Olympics. Billy Seide has been participating in the Special...
International Students Increasing in North America: Doors Open Globally for Those Who Aim High
By Jeffrey Beard Jeffrey Beard served as Director General for the International Baccalaureate Organization from 2006 through 2013. He is now the Chairman and Founder of Global Study Pass, a UK-based organization that offers international study abroad programs that give high school students from around the world opportunities to learn and collaborate together to develop essential skills for university and employability....
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