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📅 We're just one week away from the NCCEP / GEAR UP Annual Conference! Don't miss our session, Local Roots, Global Reach: Empowering Rural Students for Global Challenges, on July 23rd from 11 am-12 pm. 🌍 Learn how our partnership with Appalachian GEAR UP is connecting rural students with the global marketplace and preparing them for future careers. 🎓 🌟 #GlobalLeaders #UnitingOurWorld Freebird McKinney College Access Partnerships at Appalachian State University

We love this insight from our team! 🌟 Our #GlobalLeaders framework empowers teachers to integrate vital global competencies into academic standards. This approach fosters classroom environments where students thrive and attendance improves. 💙🌎 Discover more about how our Global Leaders framework is making a difference: https://bit.ly/4bGLXXX #UnitingOurWorld

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming session at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference: Local Roots, Global Reach: Empowering Rural Students for Global Challenges. 🌟 🌍 Discover how our partnership with Appalachian GEAR UP is preparing rural students for a globally competitive marketplace through the #GlobalLeaders framework. Join Freebird McKinney, Maggie Murphy, and Doug Thompson on July 23 from 11 am-12 pm to learn more about transformative learning experiences from our dedicated educators and partners. #UnitingOurWorld National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)

Fourteen Ambassador Teachers 🌍 Seven Countries 🌏 One Unforgettable Week 🌎 As we conclude our second week of #PLOrientation2024, we celebrate the amazing journey of these Ambassador Teachers. This past week in Chapel Hill was filled with engaging activities, insightful sessions, and the formation of lifelong connections. These cultural exchange educators are now prepared and enthusiastic to begin their cultural exchange journeys, bringing global perspectives to their new classrooms and communities. We couldn't be more proud and excited for them! ✨👏🥳 #UnitingOurWorld

Flexibility is indeed a crucial skill in our interconnected world! 🌍 At Participate Learning, our #GlobalLeaders framework focuses on developing essential competencies like these among students and educators alike. Dive into this insightful blog post by Lindsey Harrison to learn more about how flexibility enhances communication, critical thinking, and adaptability. 🌟 Read the full blog here and discover practical ways to integrate flexibility into your teaching: https://bit.ly/4cSmPyq #UnitingOurWorld

Our second week of #PLOrientation2024 is in full swing here in our Chapel Hill office! With fourteen Ambassador Teachers representing seven different countries, this group of educators is a bundle of joy, ready to begin their cultural exchange journeys. 🌎🌟 Here are a few snapshots from our time so far—it’s been an absolute blast! 📸 #UnitingOurWorld

One late-night Facebook scroll. One life-changing decision. Five years of impact. 🌎 🌟 👩🏫 Meet Angela U., an Ambassador Teacher who has embraced her cultural exchange journey to the fullest. From Chile to North Carolina, her story is a testament to the power of global and language learning and the importance of sharing culture in education. 🇨🇱🇺🇸 Read more about Angela's remarkable experiences and the impact she's made on her U.S. students and school: https://bit.ly/3zCMZXS #UnitingOurWorld

"Hiring the right people is crucial to building a successful, purpose-driven organization. Everyone needs to be on board with what you are doing and able to move the mission forward skillfully."—David Young, CEO of Participate Learning In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, David Young shared his insights on leading a purpose-driven organization and what that means to him. At Participate Learning, we've seen firsthand how assembling a team and working with partners who are all aligned with our mission of uniting our world through global learning has been a key to success. David's interview highlights how our commitment to fostering cultural understanding shapes everything we do—from our hiring practices to our program development. By prioritizing purpose alongside profit, we've created a workplace where passion for global learning drives innovation and impact. We're proud of the team we've built, the partners we work with, and our shared efforts to bring global perspectives into U.S. classrooms. Together, we're preparing students to thrive as globally aware citizens in an interconnected world. Read more about our journey and David's insights on building a purpose-driven organization: https://bit.ly/4eFxvSZ #UnitingOurWorld

Meet Luling Y., our #TeacherOfTheYear Honorable Mention for Connections! 🌟🇨🇳 This Ambassador Teacher builds amazing connections with her students, colleagues, community, fellow members of the Participate Learning Network, and beyond. Vlogs, Padlets, and family projects in Mandarin? That's just the start! Learn more about Luling and the impact she's made this school year and beyond: https://bit.ly/3WblYUd #UnitingOurWorld

Global education in action: Alexander Wilson Elementary School has been recognized as a #GlobalLeaders Showcase School, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to cultivating young minds with a global perspective. 🌎 🌟 From first-graders creating compost bins to fourth-graders exploring innovation at the state capitol, these students are actively engaged in addressing real-world challenges. Discover how this school is preparing the next generation of global leaders: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFB #UnitingOurWorld