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​An Education Guide For Building
Globally Competent Students

​This online guide aims to assist teachers in my local community​ to become
proactive leaders in the global community.  
It will provide authentic learning resources for educators and
their students, that are accessible and usable in their classrooms.  

What is Global Education and WHY is it important?

Why is global competency an educational priority for
Pembroke Pines Charter Schools? 

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  • The Pembroke Pines Charter School District recognizes the priority to prepare our students for a globalized society, making it an important part of the
District's mission statement.  That mission is ongoing, infused throughout the curriculum and ingrained in daily routines.  The high school students and staff can easily recite the school motto by heart, "College, Citizenship, and Community" since they hear it EVERY day!

Our educational goal is to empower future leaders  to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and caring, competent citizens- ready to take on global issues.  In order to achieve this goal, the Pines Charter community needs to continue to collaborate, grow, and develop a global mindset in our that reaches beyond the classroom walls.  The objective of this online guide is to assist our community in reaching that goal.

How To Use This Guide:

This site is divided into three main pages - Seek, Study, Share, with a fourth Community page, dedicated to global work at my school,
Pembroke Pines Charter High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida. 
Each section will provide information and links to resources
that will help you develop globally focused curricula and lessons.  

This site will help educational leaders create opportunities for intercultural communication, collaboration, and skill development to
​address global issues. 

SEEK
Travel Blog

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Read about my travels to Indonesia and other places around the world! How can my stories help you connect your students to cultures
around the world?

STUDY
The Foundations of Global Education

Learn about the need for global education in ALL classrooms and
identify your school's current level of global competency using assessment tools. Plus- find international study opportunities
for you and your students!
(Like the one I did through IREX's Teachers for Global Classrooms)

SHARE
Resources for Students and Teachers

Access quality lesson plans, unit guides, and technology resources to connect your students to global issues and increase their learning...beyond your classroom walls! 

Ready to go beyond the walls of your classroom?

Join the Global Education Community & connect with other tech-savvy, globally conscious educators.

About the Author:

Wendy Rago is a high school science teacher, who enjoys traveling around to world to learn about other educational systems and cultures.  She has been working with students in the classroom for over 13 years, while leading professional development seminars for increasing student engagement in global themes.  Ms. Rago loves to take on new adventures, remaining a life-long learner with her students. You can follow her travels and lesson ideas through this site, as well as http://www.msrago.com
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This website is not an official U.S. Department of State site. The views and information presented are the grantee’s own and do not represent the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, IREX, or the U.S. Department of State.