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December 2016/January 2017 | Volume 74 | Number 4

The Global-Ready Student


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Perspectives / Into the Future

Marge Scherer

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How to Be a Global Thinker

Veronica Boix Mansilla

Routines to teach key kinds of thinking—like communicating thoughtfully and understanding others' perspectives.

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The Antidote to Extremism

Anthony Jackson

Asia Society spells out the skills and knowledge graduates will need to build a peaceful world.

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Getting Schools Ready for the World

Will Richardson

Why our schools need to be more innovative, more creative, and more connected than ever before.

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Globally Ready—Or Not?

Marc Tucker

A look at what the demands of the global workplace will mean for students.

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Online Collaboration—How to Start

Julie Lindsay

Make learning about the world with global partners your classroom norm.

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Teaching for Cosmopolitan Citizenship

Audrey Osler

Two teachers who span cultures themselves help students explore local, national, and global issues.

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Beyond the Single Story

Yekaterina McKenney

This thoughtful world literature curriculum invites reflection and shakes up stereotypes.

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Citizenship: What's Mathematics Have to Do With It?

Tony Cotton

From the Brexit referendum to the Syrian refugee crisis—these math lessons teach about what's happening in the world.

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Every Journey Begins With a Step

Homa Sabet Tavangar

A primer for building global competency in young students.

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The Culture-Friendly School

Simon Rodberg

Students in a diverse, urban school learn to value diverse cultures, including their own.

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A Learning Journey Around the World

Liz Dawes Duraisingh

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Cross-Cultural Inquiry in Science

Hiller A. Spires, Marie Himes and Lisa Wang

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From Pen Pals to Global Citizens

Jean Kirshner, Eli Tzib, Zilpa Tzib and Sara Fry

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At Home and Away

Alexis Wiggins

Teaching in other countries is eye-opening, but you don't have to leave home to cultivate international understanding.

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The Land of the Rising Sun

Shivam Bhatt

A recent high school grad experiences omotenashi.

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Columns / Departments

Double Take

Reviews, research, and relevant reads.

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Research Matters / What Skills Do Students Really Need for a Global Economy?

Bryan Goodwin and Heather Hein

Excellence at learning on the job may trump other skills.

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Show & Tell: A Video Column / Career Development for All

Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Welcome to Health Sciences High, where careers and academics align. Watch the video.

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The Techy Teacher / Join the TED-Ed Club

Catlin Tucker

Help students' voices reach a global audience.

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Principal Connection / What's Important?

Thomas R. Hoerr

Don't forget: Put the most important tasks on your to-do list.

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One to Grow On / Growing Up and Growing Out

Carol Ann Tomlinson

Why we must teach future global citizens to identify with the world community.

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ASCD Community in Action

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EL Takeaways

Gems for Global Educators

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Index to Advertisers

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Entrées to Global Understanding

William Kist

Multimodal memoirs and other literacy projects help students see how we are all connected.

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Beyond Your Classroom's Walls

Lotta Larson

From virtual field trips to Paris to explorations of international books—innovative ways to engage kids in conversations and projects. Plus, a clickable resource list.

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Navigating Religious Differences

Robert Kunzman

Why students must learn to engage honestly with religious differences.

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EL Study Guide

Kim Greene

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EL Interview

Heidi Hayes Jacobs talks about how to prepare globally competent students.

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Inservice Guest Bloggers

Will Richardson, Lotta Larson, and Kim Greene

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