What is International Education Week?

International Education Week (IEW) is a wonderful way for students and educators to come together and celebrate the benefits of education and cultural exchange worldwide. This initiative is a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, aimed at promoting programs and opportunities that can prepare students for a global environment.

Watch the International Education Week Message from Catherine Truitt, State Superintendent of N.C. Public Schools

Watch the International Education Week Message from the
U.S. Secretary of Education

International Education Week in North Carolina

In 2019, the State Board of Education recognized the third week of November as International Education Week in North Carolina. Each year since then, there have been opportunities across the state for educators to:

In North Carolina, International Education Week (IEW) offers the chance for educators and students to...

- Demonstrate how they are globally engaged, aware, competent, and responsive.
- Expand and share awareness of and interest in global issues and global learning.
- Gain a new understanding and perspective of cultures from around the world.
- Inform public education stakeholders about global education resources, recognitions, policies, and learning opportunities in our state.

Over the years, a variety of activities have been planned by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Global Education Steering Committee to promote International Education Week including:

A Student Showcase that provides students an opportunity to share their interest and understanding of global issues, global learning, and cultural awareness through various projects, presentations, or work samples;

Professional Learning Sessions from UNC-Duke Area Studies Centers and NCDPI that highlight content related to different world regions that can equip students with the critical thinking skills and global perspective necessary to solve the challenges of the present and future;
Words of Wisdom from Global Education Digital Badge Earners is a slideshow that highlights some of the educators who have earned the NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB). The earners share their thoughts on the benefits of getting the recognition and how it impacts teaching in their classroom, school, or district.
Facebook and Twitter posts that share images and information about how students and educators in North Carolina are celebrating IEW and integrating global education into lessons and activities;
Celebration of Global Education in NC Webinars gives you a chance to learn about how our state and our partners work to ensure that students and educators are globally competent. The webinars also spotlight resources and opportunities in Global Education.
Proclamation from the State Board of Education (2019 and 2020 view pdf and listen to audio of SBE meeting,)
Hear remarks and recognition about IEW and the importance of Global Education from the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Schools, and the State Deputy Superintendent of Public Schools.
Watch Global Education Promos or short videos where you can learn about the Global Education Digital Badge and the Global Ready School/District in about a minute.
- Day of Celebration Promom 1: Learn about Global Education Digital Badge
- Day of Celebration Promo 2: Learn about Global Ready Schools/Districts

During International Education Week, be sure to use the hashtags: #NCIEW, #NCisGlobal, #IEW2023, and #SettingtheStandard

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