Being recognized for one’s work is always such a pleasant surprise. It’s especially gratifying when the honor comes from a valued partner. On October 26, 2016, as part of its 65th Anniversary Celebration, Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) announced the selection of Globalize DC’s founder and Executive Director, Sally Schwartz, for its 2nd Annual Distinguished Educator Award. This national award is for “significant contributions to the field of education through service and commitment to the value and importance of cultural exchange and experience of students.” The gala event, held at YFU’s headquarters, raised funds to support YFU’s Financial Aid Fund […]

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Last October 5th, twenty-three high school students from nine public schools across the city began attending Japanese classes offered through Globalize DC’s new Japanese Plus program. Six weeks later, in the Columbia Heights Education Campus library, the students found themselves in the intimidating position of presenting what they had learned to family, friends, and community partners. The challenge! Take everything they had learned so far – every phrase and even katakana characters – and create an original skit for presentation. The students worked in four groups and came up with four unique and crazy skits. The task took a lot […]

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