
Book Launch: Twelve Lessons to Open Classrooms and Minds to the World
Event Information
Description
Join HGSE Professor Fernando Reimers, the NEA Foundation, and Global Learning Fellow co-authors for a book launch of Twelve Lessons to Open Classrooms and Minds to the World
The evening will include an insightful panel discussion about the book, and interactive audience engagement regarding the significance of global education in preparing the next generation of actively engaged world citizens.
All attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
A livestream recording will be available using the following link: https://youtu.be/XOshKC6DEEs
Reception with light refreshments to follow.
Panel Moderator: Fernando M. Reimers, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Panelists:
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Kristen Shannon, Program Manager (Global Learning Fellowship), the NEA Foundation
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Monica Bryant, Elementary School Counselor, Las Vegas, NV, 2018 Global Learning Fellow
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Michael Morasse, Elementary Special Education teacher, Northbridge, MA, 2018 Global Learning Fellow
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Hannah Rodgers, Middle School STEM teacher, Pelham, AL , 2018 Global Learning Fellow
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About the Book:
In this increasingly flattened world, learning to think critically about global affairs is of utmost importance. Students need to learn how local and global affairs are interdependent; they need to be able to identify shared interests and to collaborate with others across national borders. "Twelve Lessons to Open Classrooms and Minds to the World" is the result of a collaborative effort organized by the NEA Foundation to support outstanding teacher-leaders in developing 21st century global curriculum that is aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals – a universal call-to-action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. This collection of k-12 lesson plans created by the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellows is an easily-accessible guide that provides educators with essential tools to be able to prepare students for active global citizenship.