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“Glocal” is a lens in which we view local challenges and cultural realities through a global framework, empowering students to see how the micro-forces in their own neighborhoods are deeply interconnected with the macro-forces shaping our world.

Incorporating “GLOCAL” into lessons

Teaching with the lens of global Competence begins with the empowerment of both students and staff in their community.

Inquiry through Meaningful Professional Learning

As a NYC Schools Teacher Leader, I believe that staff and admin should learn in the ways that we expect from our children—through collaboration, engagement, and empowerment. Teachers should feel empowered to then help their students feel empowered. I create my Professional Learning inquiry cycles through this model as I strive to empower staff and engage them with the idea of global competence across all content areas.

10th Grade Global Lesson Plans

Students learn from collaborative, meaningful experiences. Students learn content and build upon empathy and socio-emotional awareness through roleplay and simulation activities.

Israel-Palestine Peace Project

The Israel-Palestine peace summit project directly advances global education by requiring students to step outside their own perspectives and critically analyze a deeply rooted, multifaceted international conflict. By role-playing as various stakeholders, students move past oversimplified narratives to grapple with the historical, geopolitical, and human complexities that define global diplomacy. Ultimately, this immersive simulation cultivates essential global competencies—such as perspective-taking, strategic empathy, and collaborative problem-solving—preparing students to engage thoughtfully with the interconnected challenges of our modern world.

Unit Plan Ideas

Students LOVE a mock trial. This year, we created a full courtroom where we put Napoleon Bonaparte on trial for abuse of power. Students are able to engage with enduring issues, learn social capital of the United States, and build upon their skill of utilizing evidence to support a claim.

Get “Glocal!” Place Based Learning

1. The Bronx Museum of the Arts

  • The Global Connection: Located on the Grand Concourse, this museum champions contemporary art from the African, Latino, and Asian diasporas to empower youth as global agents of change.

  • How to Use It: Partner with their Education Department for targeted group tours and school programs that connect local Bronx identities to contemporary global issues.

  • Contact: Reach out via education@bronxmuseum.org or (718) 681-6000, and visit bronxmuseum.org/learn.

2. World Affairs Council of New York (Global Kids)

  • The Global Connection: Operating extensively in the Bronx, this organization fills the traditional world affairs council role by training students from under-resourced communities in international affairs, global health, and human rights.

  • How to Use It: Integrate their interactive workshops and peer-led global education curricula to teach your students how to take local action on global issues.

  • Contact: Connect at info@globalkids.org or (212) 226-0130, and explore more at globalkids.org.

3. The Center for Global Education at Asia Society (NYC Headquarters)

  • The Global Connection: As the premier national organization for K-12 global competence, this Manhattan-based hub is a goldmine for resources on Southeast Asian history, culture, and geopolitics.

  • How to Use It: Utilize their specialized curriculum frameworks and digital artifacts to ground your upcoming virtual exchange with Davao, Philippines.

  • Contact: Contact edcenter@asiasociety.org or (212) 288-6400, and find resources at asiasociety.org/education.

4. Bronx Community Board Networks & Cultural Centers (Casita Maria / Bronx Music Heritage Center)

  • The Global Connection: These grassroots organizations focus deeply on cultural heritage preservation, highlighting how Afro-Caribbean, Latino, and immigrant traditions directly shape the Bronx landscape.

  • How to Use It: Collaborate with them to show your 10th graders how their own neighborhood functions as a global hub, boosting their confidence before they connect with peers abroad.

  • Contact: Explore partnership options at casitamaria.org or bronxmusic.org to get in touch with local program coordinators.

5. NYCDOE Department of English Language Learners and World Languages

  • The Global Connection: This central district office provides comprehensive systemic support and policy frameworks for global citizenship, virtual exchanges, and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE).

  • How to Use It: Access their specialized high school ENL toolkits to effectively scaffold language development during your 2026–2027 virtual classroom exchange.

  • Contact: Search for the "Global Competency and CRSE Frameworks" portals directly on infohub.nyced.org.