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🗞️A Global Scholars alum is making the case in @The74 that, in an AI-driven world, human connection matters more than ever. His exchanges with middle school peers worldwide built empathy, challenged his thinking, and shaped a commitment to community. 🔗 the74million.org/article/las…

How can teachers help students better understand and connect with the world? The Global Cities Codebook for Global Student Learning Outcomes is a practical tool that helps educators. Download (free!) globalcities.org/codebook.

Good writing takes practice, for everyone! In the Global Scholars e-classroom, this simple checklist helps students practice writing so they can exchange ideas effectively with international peers. #NationalDayOnWriting #WhyIWrite #virtualexchange

Discussion boards are open! Global Scholars ages 10 to 13 are diving into #WorldofWater, exploring how water shapes their lives in cities around the world. From Taipei to New Haven to Girona, here's a glimpse of #virtualexchange in action 🌍

“Do you really live near volcanoes?” 🌋 It was a simple question from middle school students in Barcelona. But for one Global Scholars alum from Hawaiʻi, moments like that became something much bigger. 🗞️ the74million.org/article/las… 📷 by Colton Jones on @unsplash

It’s happening! 🌎 💦 Global Scholars discussion boards open today, as classes around the world log into their e-classrooms to study #WorldofWater together. We're watching for the waves! 🌊 🌊🌊🌊

Today’s the day! We welcome students & educators from 5 continents to a new year of Global Scholars virtual exchange. As you explore #WorldofWater together, you are modeling respectful communication, innovative solutions, & #global collaboration. Ready, set, splash! 💦

Just 3 days until a new Global Scholars year launches with #WorldofWater. Unit 5 is the capstone Community Action Project. Global Scholars collaborate as they apply new #globalknowledge, #digitalliteracy & #criticalthinking to create local solutions to a global challenge.

Our curriculum launch countdown continues with 4 days to #WorldofWater! In Unit 4, students shift focus from local to global as they consider #watersecurity issues around the world. They survey their communities to reveal local opinions and possibilities. #criticalthinking

5 days until a new Global Scholars program year launches with #WorldofWater! In Unit 3, students consider water in their cities. Where is it? Where does it come from? Then, they exchange opinions on ways to make cities more water-secure. #globalknowledge🚰

Curriculum countdown: 6 days to #WorldofWater! In Unit 2, Global Scholars students consider how culture, access, and individual choices can influence everyone’s experience with water. #culturalunderstanding #TeachSDGs

Curriculum countdown: 7 days until #WorldofWater! This year, Global Scholars students ages 10-13 will consider the shared need to keep water safe & accessible for all. In Unit 1, students will exchange first posts in international e-classrooms & learn to recognize #perspectives.

Wherever you are today, remember to look up. We saw a rainbow in last night's sunset over NYC. #NeverForget911 #RemembertheSky @Sept11Memorial

Curriculum countdown! In just 11 days, Global Scholars classes around the world will dive into an updated #WorldofWater curriculum. Students ages 10-13 will study global water challenges, collaborate on solutions, & build global skills together. 💦globalcities.org/curricula

Later this month, Global Scholars students around the world will come together virtually to study the #WorldofWater. We recall a beautiful post from a Global Scholars student in Tel Aviv, circa 2019. Learning the world starts with exploring your own city. #globalengagement

Video debut! 🍿 🎥 🤩 🎆✨ Who still talks about what they did in middle school, even years after graduating? Global Scholars Alumni! Hear these inspiring global citizens recall their early experience with international #virtualexchange.

Global issues become real when students see that their voice can make a difference. 🌍 Global Scholars connects students worldwide to learn, collaborate, and take action in their communities. Enrollment is open for 2026–27 globalcities.org/global-scho… #VirtualExchange #StudentVoice

Many cultures, one world. This Wednesday’s total #eclipse2026 reminds us that we all share a single shadow. ⋆˖⁺‧₊☽◯☾₊‧⁺˖⋆ Enjoy the moment for those in the path. And for everyone else, follow along as @NASA livestreams! science.nasa.gov/eclipses/fu…

“Instead of waiting for someone else to act, the Florida teenager created Storm Smart—a student-led hurricane preparedness program” We🩷this example of #selfefficacy with global impact, traveling from one concerned student in Florida to India! timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…