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Students are learning math and reading, but do they know how to get along with others around the world?
It’s called “cultural competence” - a facility with different languages, an understanding of climate and geography, and familiarity with global financial markets. And according to the Connecticut World Affairs Council, it’s what our students lack. A “global context.”
Those who share this view say covering science, technology, engineering, and math - is great, but it isn’t enough.
Instead, they say, schools need an international curriculum, where issues of the world can be considered, students can meet people from different backgrounds, and expand their broader knowledge as they enter the workforce.
But how do we make sure that happens?
We’ll hear about programs that bring students, ideas, languages and culture from other countries into the classrooms of Connecticut.
