This year-long opportunity invites public school educators to participate in an immersive professional development experience designed to expand global awareness and strengthen instructional practices. Available to K–12 educators across the United States—including urban, suburban, and rural areas, and even schools abroad—the program centers on enriching teaching strategies with global perspectives and modern relevance.
Participants engage in a sequence of virtual learning modules, interactive webinars, group mentoring, and a short in-person conference. These experiences are paired with a collaborative capstone project that encourages integration of global themes into classroom activities. Midway through the program, educators take part in an international field study, spending around ten days exploring another country’s educational systems, culture, and history—an experience often described as transformative.
While the program supports individuals—rather than schools, nonprofits, or businesses—applicants must be actively employed in public school teaching roles, responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering instruction. Eligibility typically includes several years of teaching experience and connection to a professional educator association.
Funding covers most program-related costs, including meals, accommodations, travel, and all professional development components. Participants are generally responsible only for incidental expenses such as daily meals, minor travel documentation fees, and securing leave from their institutions if needed.
The benefits extend beyond cost support: selected educators become part of a network of peers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, gaining fresh insights and relationships that often continue well after the program ends. Cohorts of several dozen educators are chosen annually, with application cycles typically opening in early December for the following year’s cohort.
This opportunity is ideal for passionate teachers eager to deepen their global competencies, invigorate their classrooms, and become advocates for meaningful educational innovation in their communities.
