Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (virtual workshop), 3:30pm-5:00pm This afternoon workshop for educators will explore significant issues of gender, both male and female, in the Southwest Asian and North African regions from religious and social perspectives, with a particular emphasis on youth and adulthood. Join our two Georgetown University speakers: Dr. Sarah Omar (Asst. Professor, Arabic […]
In this workshop participants will expand their knowledge of how the environment has shaped human history within Eastern Europe and Eurasia. They will also learn about how attitudes towards the environment and natural resources have influenced the actions of the people living in these regions from the past to the present day. Educators will leave […]
Virtual event register here 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Eastern 1-1:45pm Central 12:00-12:45 pm Mountain 11:00 am-11:45 am Pacific Join us for another session of the Global Studies Virtual Symposium series. Let’s explore global differences in access to travel & culture together! Which are the most/least powerful passports? How do we classify movements among people based on […]
Join a webinar with Sonoko Sakai, author of Mai and the Missing Melon, as she discusses her book’s 1960s Kamakura setting, explores its folktale and storytelling techniques, and provides insights […]
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Register here 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: Wednesdays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2024 October 2 Okinawa November 6 The Bee Mother December […]
A Professional Development Opportunity for Secondary Social Studies Teachers in the Colorado Front Range It has been three years since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, and Colorado has since welcomed many Afghan immigrants. Did you know that Afghanistan is now one of the top countries of origin for refugee resettlement in the state? […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
This workshop is the first in a series of three workshops planned for this academic year that will introduce participating educators to new sources on Eurasian history and new skills to explore those resources in the classroom. This is a day-long workshop designed specifically for educators. We will delve into the complex environmental and social […]
The University of Pittsburgh's European Studies Center and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill's Center for European Studies are excited to announce the 2025 Brussels Study Tour, dates of June 15-21, 2025! This study tour is a great opportunity to learn in place about the European Union. It is open to K-12 educators and […]
The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric Open to all K-14 in-service teachers and community college faculty across the U.S. The community will have three virtual meetings for two hours at a time of intellectually rich and collegial conversations. Book discussions are facilitated by International Institute Outreach Coordinators and, occasionally, by scholars at the […]
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Register here 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: Wednesdays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2024 October 2 Okinawa November 6 The Bee Mother December […]
Join us virtually on the International Day of Human Rights. Educators will hear from the film makers of Padauk as well as scholar Palita Chinsaengchan, Assistant Professor from the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Minnesota. Participants will receive a resource list and viewing guide on the film, and will […]
Virtual zoom Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various National Resource Centers as well as other experts across the United States. Registration includes copies of each award winning book which will be mailed to you. (Book should be read before its featured session. ) These book clubs are IMMENSELY […]
David A. Clark, Randolph-Macon College During the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868), Japan was somewhat isolated from the West, including the products of the European revolutions in math and science. At the same time, the Japanese witnessed a cultural renaissance in the visual and performing arts, music, fashion, ceremony … and mathematics. New problems and solutions appeared […]
The European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written a research paper […]
The University of Arizona's U.S. Department of Education Title VI Centers — Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL), Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) — are excited to invite you to join our ninth annual Globalizing the […]
Eurasian Environments Are you an educator who is interested in deepening your understanding of the history, culture and current events of Russia and Eurasia? Consider applying for the Engaging Eurasia Teacher Fellowship! Applications for the 2025-2026 fellowship year, which is devoted to the theme Eurasian Environments, are now open. The application deadline is April 15, […]
This day-long workshop has been designed specifically for educators interested in exploring how visual primary sources can tell the stories of the present and past. This immersive event will explore how maps, photographs, and statistics can bring events to life, providing powerful tools to engage your students and deepen their understanding of places and events. […]
Applications are now open for this summer's K12 Educator Institute in Guatemala! Program Overview This institute emphasizes Maya ways of knowing and teaching, offering participants hands-on experiences, meaningful cultural exchanges, and valuable insights to enhance their classroom practices. Participants will engage with local educators, experts, and community-based organizations while exploring sites of cultural, historical, and […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
The Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) is now accepting applications for its annual “CLASP Teaching Award for K–12 Educators.” The award recognizes excellence and innovation in the teaching of Latin America and/or the Caribbean by elementary, middle, and high school teachers. CLASP proudly honors teachers who have demonstrated continued dedication to developing an […]
Once a month, the World Area Book Awards (Américas Award, Children's Africana Book Award, Freeman Book Award, Middle East Book Award, & South Asia Book Award) sponsor a free 60-minute webinar on a book recognized by one of the awards and facilitate a discussion with the author on how to incorporate the book into the […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
Once a month, the World Area Book Awards (Américas Award, Children's Africana Book Award, Freeman Book Award, Middle East Book Award, & South Asia Book Award) sponsor a free 60-minute webinar on a book recognized by one of the awards and facilitate a discussion with the author on how to incorporate the book into the […]
House in the Fields With filmmaker Tala Hadid register at tinyurl.com/houseinthefields Free screener link provided to all upon registration to view film on your own 30 registrants will get free streaming access to the film for classroom use. Teachers are invited to view the film House in the Fields, then join filmmaker Tala Hadid and engage with […]
The World History Learning Community is open to all K-14 in-service teachers and community college faculty across the United States via Zoom. The third and final session of this community will meet virtually for an intellectually rich and collegial conversation of Freedom is a Feast by Alejandro Puyana. Related resources and lesson ideas will be […]
Connecting People, Places and Cultures Register for our 10th annual Howard/Georgetown University Children and Youth Literature Workshop for Teachers, featuring award-winning books from the CABA and MEOC Book Awards Friday, April 11, 2025, 10:00am -2:30pm. This is an IN-PERSON Event. This year's theme is "Connecting Places, People and Cultures". Lunch will be served, and attendees […]
Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a global studies theme. Participants meet monthly to spend two hours in collegial conversation. It is a relaxing, intellectually rich atmosphere for both new and experienced teachers. In-service teachers are eligible for book reimbursements or, in the case of regular attendees, may […]
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE • 9:15-10:15am: A framing roundtable • 10:30am-12:00pm: SocioCultural Resistance in Ukraine from Euromaidan to the War • 1:00-2:30pm: Culture, Media, and Dissent in Contemporary Russia • 2:45-4:15pm: Creative Expressions of Belarusian Resistance • 4:30-5:45pm: Undergraduate panel from the course, SLAV1400 "Protest Culture and Art in the Post Soviet Space" • 6:30-9:00pm: A film […]
Please join us for a discussion with Aya Khalil, author of The Great Banned-Book Bake Sale, winner of the 2024 Middle East Outreach Council Book Award for picture books, as well as the Joy for Books Award. Ms. Khalil also wrote The Arabic Quilt, a 2021 Honor Book for Young Children for the Children's Africana Book Awards and winner of a 2021 Arab American Book Award, as well as other books about and for Arab American children.