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Global Online Academy connects teens around the world, broadening their perspectives

The Hechinger Report

The courses, across a range of subjects, encourage students to develop global perspectives. Simply asking them to share examples from their own local media and popular culture brings a wide array of discussion topics. That’s just hearing perspectives literally within my own community,” Fay said. “It

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Chinese “parachute kids” tackle U.S. schools on their own

The Hechinger Report

Mary Li-Ling Liang, Director of Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles attributed the increase in the number of Taiwanese students attending public schools here, while their parents remain in Taiwan, to parental concerns about their country’s educational system and political future.

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Experience the World with the Latest Edition of Geography Alive!

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From the rugged landscapes of the Andes to the bustling cities of Japan, students will learn about the cultural and geographical aspects that make each region unique. case studies, students explore geography alongside economic, political, and cultural concepts to provide a comprehensive understanding of our world.

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Anywhere Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Furthermore, anywhere learning fosters a global perspective. Students can engage with peers and educators from diverse backgrounds, enriching their understanding of different cultures and viewpoints. Online discussion forums and collaborative projects facilitate interactions that transcend geographical boundaries.

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Not going it alone: International education programs in an age of isolation

The Hechinger Report

The courses, across a range of subjects, encourage students to develop global perspectives. Community colleges have one other advantage: “They’re often in big urban centers where there are different languages spoken, different cultures,” Garrett said. Students cite additional benefits. Jon Marcus.

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OPINION: A college president worries about ‘a drastic and unwanted turn in how the world perceives America’

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America, the world leader in higher education, stands at the precipice of losing the economic, intellectual and cultural contributions international students bring to our society and its college and university communities. They enrich our understanding of their cultures and share their talents with us.