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The Spirit of Columbus is not just a tagline
Favorite daughter Jerrie Mock circled the globe it in
Both Newark and Columbus claim her as their own, but Jerrie Mock is a woman who didn't let ties to any one place keep her anchored. She was the first woman to fly around the world. CCWA created a free classroom resource celebrating her achievement. It draws on newspaper articles and historic photos, reconstructing her flight itinerary as she "races" to make history.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of that flight, and a new statue was erected last month in commemoration.
Download CCWA's Jerrie Mock lesson at: ow.ly/poLS1
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Global Golf Garners Greenbacks
Classroom resource leverages The Presidents Cup
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Click for free unit on international tourism in Central Ohio
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It is news to young people that a golf tournament is about so much more than golf. And, few would look at a charming elephant and see dollar signs. The reality is, many of the sights and events Central Ohioans encounter have economic back stories that connect greater Columbus to the world: the zoo is a business, golf brings in dollars, and a lot of work goes in to attracting international tourists who support our region's bottom line. The Columbus Council on World Affairs has constructed a free classroom resource with portions specific to elementary through high school classes. Timed to coincide with the Presidents Cup (being hosted in Dublin this week), the activities span social studies, math, and physical education themes. We hope you will join our effort to illustrate local and global links to area youth. You may access the free unit here: http://ow.ly/pox1K . Want even more examples of Central Ohio's connections to the world? The Global Report benchmarks the region with 15 national and 15 international cities to see how we compare in key areas. Find it at www.globalcolumbus.org. Email Stephanie Calondis Geiger for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE
In celebration of Columbus State's 50th anniversary, a free day of community learning with 45 minute classes and how-to demonstrations for kids and adults. An entire track is dedicated to multicultural and social issues.
October 14: Lost Monsters
This public evening lecture about "Forgotten Giant Eruptions and How They Impacted the Planet is one of several hosted by Denison University,
November 5: From Burma to Myanmar/Hard Road to the Rule of Law
Diplomat Priscilla Clapp will address the many difficult issues facing Myanmar as it haltingly moves toward democracy and adopting the rule of law. Free evening lecture is open to the public and will be held at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215. RSVP to events@sc.ohio.gov or 614.387.9003 by Friday, November 1.
A joint effort of the United States Department of Education and the United States Department of State.
Check out the events calendar at GlobalColumbus.org to learn about more opportunities to enhance your content knowledge and meet smart, like-minded peers and neighbors! |
Ohio touted as model for Global Education
Regional network of school districts leading the way
The GlobalEd Network of Central Ohio was highlighted in a recent Education Week blog post, describing innovative approaches in global education sprung from Ohio efforts.
Members of this network -- a collaborative of more than a dozen school districts -- are developing the Global Scholars Diploma. This credential will verify the global competence of area graduates and be recognized by regional employers and universities. The program will be piloted in select high schools this year.
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If you are interested in learning more or advocating for additional global education opportunities in your district, please view and share this video, produced by the Columbus Council on World Affairs: http://vimeo.com/69034314.
The clip highlights a collection of voices making the case for globally competent high school graduates in Central Ohio. It includes commentary from a regional economic authority, Columbus high school students, representatives from various area colleges and career paths, a company executive, a popular local TV reporter with roots at CNN global, prominent community leaders, and an immigrant author making a new home in Central Ohio.
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Model African Union teams now forming
Students will explore the topic of "Water"
Saturday, November 9th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Columbus North International School Model African Union (AU) lets students adopt the perspectives of other nations' representatives. Acting as diplomats, participants consider timely global issues and create policy using official multilateral processes. Organizers are now inviting high school teachers to sign on as Model AU advisors. There is an informational meeting on October 9. To learn more, contact Amanda Comstock. To register a team, please visit: http://ow.ly/pou4j.
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OWU grad and advisor to Condoleeza Rice visits CAHS
Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli spoke with students at Columbus Alternative High School last week on the topic "The Role of Women in Muslim Society." The timing was ideal since two classes of anthropology students had just begun reading an ethnography called Guests of the Sheik by Elizabeth Warnock Fernea.
CCWA often hosts prominent speakers of international importance who have ties to Ohio. Madame Tahir-Kheli attended Ohio Wesleyan University and expressed great enthusiasm for re-connecting with greater Columbus through dialogue with young people.
Every CCWA public luncheon is webcast for free to users (see upcoming events at http://columbusworldaffairs.org/events/ for a list of topics).
Teachers may tune in and ask students to submit questions live during these events. If the timing does not align with your class schedule, anyone may access archived video of these lectures via our Vimeo channel.
The ambassadors visit was made possible by The Women's Fund of Central Ohio with support from OSU's Middle East Studies Center. It was a program of the World Affairs Councils of America with grant funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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