The following articles and publications are helpful as background
information about International Education and why it is important.
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Asia in
the Schools: Preparing Young Americans for Today's Interconnected
World (2002 report by Asia Society) (PDF)
- ECS
Policy Brief: International Education (Sept. 2002)
How are schools preparing American students to understand the international events unfolding around them? Do students understand and appreciate persons from diverse cultures around the world? In the wake of the terrible events of September 11, 2001, these questions have taken on increased significance, and in the interest of sound education policy, state leaders are responding by taking another look at the strength of international education components in schools. (Education Commission of the States)
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Educating Global Citizens in a Diverse World (Feb.
2003)
A delicate balance of diversity and unity should be an essential goal of democratic nation-states and of teaching and learning in a democratic society. (by James A. Banks in New Horizons for Learning Online Journal, Spring 2003)
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Global Education Checklist for Teachers, Schools, School Systems and
State Education Agencies by Frederick R. Czarra
(2002-2003) PDF
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Global Q&A: What Every American Should Know About the Rest of the
World Source: FPA,
Author: R. Nolan
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Global Teens Attitudes about the US (Sept. 2002)
A new Boston University study suggests that terrorism against the U.S. is likely to continue because of negative attitudes held by teen-agers around the world about Americans as people - impressions largely drawn, ironically from made-in-America movies, TV, and popular music. (Boston University News Release)
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International Education Newsletters (2002-2003)
Council of Chief State School Officers
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Teaching in a Global Context (Jan. 2003)
The world is becoming increasing interconnected and America must face the challenges and opportunities created by globalization. by Andrew F. Smith and Frederick R. Czarra
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What the World Thinks in 2002 (Dec. 4, 2002)
Despite an initial outpouring of public sympathy for America following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, discontent with the United States has grown around the world over the past two years. Images of the U.S. have been tarnished in all types of nations: among longtime NATO allies, in developing countries, in Eastern Europe and, most dramatically, in Muslim societies. (Pew Research Center)
- Why Learn Another Language? Knowing Other Languages Bring Opportunities (MLA PDF)