Summer Highlights!
How was your summer? If you are not yet prepared to answer this question as you ease back into the new school year, you might want to reflect on the highlights that best capture your treasured summer break. While our CGEP team has been busy leading professional learning programs across the state, we have enjoyed hearing your stories about summer travels -- to Costa Rica because you were inspired by a book read by your middle school students; to Greenland because you are a Polar STEAM Fellow seeking to understand river discharge and hydroclimate dynamics; and to Ireland for explorations on foot with your best friend/teaching partner. We hope that your summer adventures -- near or far -- were fun, rejuvenating, and memorable. Even if you stayed close to home, you probably saw the world come together for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The stories of courage, persistence, pride, and team work took center stage as we watched with awe the amazing feats of these many athletes. Just as they set goals and worked diligently toward achievement, we know this is an important time of year for all teachers to set goals for their teaching and school year. Your work inspires and nurtures our future athletes, artists, writers, engineers, health care professionals, architects, ... and global citizens.
We wish for you a great year of learning, growth, and goal attainment. Remember that we are here to support you (and listen to your fantastic stories, too) and celebrate your many gold, silver, and bronze successes!
Computer Science & Geography
With UDL in mind for her students, Nicole Dickinson (Vinewood Elementary, Lodi Unified) showcased strategies and resources using ArcGIS Online to teachers of diverse learners at the Computer Science & Geography Institute at University of San Diego, July 15-17. This cohort will continue to meet through Spring 2025.
Teaching Climate Change in Economics
Bay Area economics teachers met at UC Berkeley for the Summer Program: Climate Change Economics from July 15-19 to learn about global climate change impacts, climate change economics, and climate justice. Teachers explored ways to teach economics concepts through the lens of climate change.
A Day of Global Learning
On July 24, CGEP led an inspiring group of TK-2 teachers at Vannoy Elementary in Castro Valley Unified to develop plans for global education. They explored our Global Competence Framework, discussed creating a Global Citizen graduate profile, and learned about the Global Book Bags Program. This was a day of learning and collaboration!
Inquiry Learning to Amplify the Arts
Teachers from Webster and Freese elementary schools in San Diego Unified met at the Comic-Con Museum July 29-31 to make plans for building a culture of inquiry in their classrooms. These magnet schools promote STEAM and Culture & Arts while amplifying the arts, inquiry, and PBL with global issues.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is August 9. This year’s focus is on Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact. Join us in raising awareness about and supporting the rights of these communities.
International Youth Day
This year's International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the theme From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development. This theme highlights the transformative power of digital tools in advancing health and well-being goals in Latin America and the Caribbean.
World Humanitarian Day
The inaugural Charter for Compassion Global Youth Conference, Youth for Compassionate Advocacy and Actions, invites young individuals to champion compassionate advocacy at this event on October 17-18. This dynamic virtual event brings together global youth leaders, activists, and experts in social emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and peace studies. Over two days, participants will engage in inspiring dialogue, attend empowering workshops, and network with peers worldwide. This conference offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and tools for fostering compassionate actions and making a meaningful impact.
CGEP 2024-25 Community of Practice Virtual Sessions
CGEP is excited to host quarterly Community of Practice (CoP) sessions on Zoom starting this Fall in mid-October. This CoP will be a space for global educators who want to connect, share, inquire, and learn more about global education. In our September newsletter, you will find CoP dates and a registration link for you to identify topics of interest for the upcoming session. There is no fee for this program.
Global Book Talk
Attention global readers! We are thrilled to launch CGEP's new bi-annual Global Book Talk -- a program that invites you to read a selected book and then join us online for a discussion that connects the reading to global education. The first book that we invite you to read and discuss with us is Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner. This captivating book explores the many ways that awe transforms our lives and perspectives. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking book and look for January meeting dates and times to be announced in the September newsletter. Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow readers and delve into the wonder of awe. This month's New Member Drawing winners will receive a copy of this fascinating book.
