Global Teaching Dialogue

The annual Global Teaching Dialogue provides a professional learning opportunity for educators around the globe to find strategies for bringing the world into their classrooms.

Visit the Global Teaching Dialogue Resource Hub to access resources from past sessions

About the Event

The U.S. Department of State's eighth annual Global Teaching Dialogue brought together K-12 teachers and global education leaders on July 18 – 19, 2023. Alumni of the State Department’s Teacher Exchange Programs and other global education leaders conducted online sessions on incorporating global perspectives into lesson plans and educational innovations from other countries. U.S. Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer delivered opening remarks to kick off the event; Fulbright Teachers led sessions focused on global issues such as human rights, climate change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion; and U.S. Department of State officials shared information for students and educators of diverse backgrounds to participate in exchanges abroad. Throughout the two-day event, attendees had the opportunity to connect with their fellow educators from around the world.

Watch U.S. Department of State's Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer deliver opening remarks for the 2023 Global Teaching Dialogue and highlight the critical role that teachers play in educating the next generation of global leaders.

8th Annual Global Teaching Dialogue

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Resources from past Global Teaching Dialogues are available via the Global Teaching Dialogue Resource Hub.