The global pandemic has brought tremendous pain to all our lives, and caused severe disruption to our schools and school systems. But it has also created an opportunity for radical change and reimagining. Read our Director’s new blog post about the significance of this moment and Globalize DC’s new call to action to mobilize our partner community to build a more collaborative, intentional, and equitable approach to PK-12 global learning in DC.
Articles by: Sally Schwartz
JIMI Summer Jam Camp
Program Dates: Various 2-week sessions during Jun-Aug 2022
A virtual summer math camp for students in grades 3-5, which includes the cultural experience of making and using a Japanese abacus.
US Department of State: STEM Innovations and Global Competence
Program Dates: Open April-September 2022
A free self-paced online course for US educators, administered by IREX, that explores the intersection of STEM subjects and global competence.
Diplomacy Classroom: Diplomacy and the Emancipation Proclamation
Program Date: May 24, 2022, 1:00-1:45 pm
This National Museum of American Diplomacy webinar will explore international implications of the Emancipation Proclamation.
United Planet American-Iraqi Climate Change and Health Teams
Program Dates: Week of Jul 5-Aug 19, 2022
App Deadline: May 30, 2022
A 7-week summer exchange which brings together US and Iraqi teens virtually to create projects related to climate change and its effects on human health.
National Museum of American Diplomacy Summer 2022 Teacher Workshop
Program Dates: July 11-15, 2022
App Deadline: March 18, 2022
A free PD opportunity for area social studies teachers on using diplomacy skills to prepare students for college, career, and civic life.
American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest
Deadline: April 4, 2022
Fantastic prizes for the winner of this year’s essay contest on the issue of partnerships for peace in a multipolar era.
National Security Fellows Program
Program Dates: Feb-May 2022
App Deadline: Nov 12, 2021
Girl Security’s virtual 15-week program on national security for high school and college students. $1000 stipends to those who complete the program.
Table for Two – Onigiri Action
Program Dates: Oct 5-Nov 5, 2021
Teachers, have your class or school make and eat yummy rice balls (onigiri) to help feed hungry children around the world.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Global Learning Virtual Courses on Asia
Program Dates: Feb-June 2022
App Deadline: Oct 15 and Nov 1, 2021
Rigorous Stanford University online courses on Japan, Korea, and Japan for US high school students.