Calling teachers in MD, VA, & DC: The application for World Smarts Changemakers closes in two days. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your students to Guatemala for conversational language learning in online collaboration spaces: bit.ly/3TTDmf1 Stevens Initiative

Did you love your #VirtualExchange program? Do you want more opportunities for personal and professional development? Check out the 2024 Alumni Fellowship for JCSVEI alumni and apply by May 28, 2024: stevensinitiative.smapply.io/prog/2024_stev… Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

We’re #hiring ! ​​We’re seeking a program coordinator to join our team in Washington, DC, as we raise awareness and build support for virtual exchange through partnerships, events, engagements, and activations. aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/vie…

Global Circles is discussing Political Participation this April! Reserve your spot today! #UnfoldWorldPerspectives #WorldClassConnection

⏳️ Apply by March 31st: bit.ly/Apply-GC
🗓 Fridays, April 19 & 26
🕑 2pm or 5pm GMT/ 10am or 1pm EST
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What is Storytelling for Social Change, our virtual exchange program in partnership with Stevens Initiative & Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State? It is a collaborative program where students in the U.S. are sharing stories about their lives and communities with their peers in #Algeria and #Tunisia .

Our spring 2024 call for Breakouts submissions ends NEXT WEEK on Thursday, February 29. Share your idea highlighting career readiness here: stevensinitiative.org/breakouts/

Join our team! We're seeking a Program Associate based in Washington, DC to oversee a portfolio of grants that advances our global movement for virtual exchange. Learn more: linkedin.com/jobs/view/3828…

Help us share the power of virtual exchange by participating in our spring 2024 Breakouts campaign! We’re inviting contributions that spotlight the ways in which virtual exchange is preparing young people for the 21st century workforce: stevensinitiative.org/breakouts/

NEW RELEASE: The 2024 Survey of the Virtual Exchange Field offers findings from a survey of virtual exchange programs connecting young people across the world. Download for critical insights about virtual exchange and the evolution of the field: stevensinitiative.org/resource/2024-…

Teachers! Ready to connect your classrooms to the world? 🌍 Join Digital Promise on Jan. 17 for an Open House to learn about virtual exchange programs from the Stevens Initiative. Participate actively for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
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This year was one for the record books 🎊 Which is why we’re thrilled to pull back the curtain on our work advocating for and investing in virtual exchange with our 2023 Year in Review. Check out our highlights and more: stevensinitiative.org/2023-year-in-r…

🎙Tune in to AFS Intercultural Programs latest podcast to hear from two educators on how the Global Up Americas virtual exchange program is enhancing their teaching skills and connecting their students with counterparts in Mexico 🇲🇽and Colombia 🇨🇴.

#AMENAVlogs recently wrapped up its 1st virtual exchange cohort facilitated by a team of Steven Initiative Alumni Fellows. Over six weeks, participants collaborated on day-in-the-life vlogs to bridge divides and build global friendships. Watch them here: amena-vlogs.com

Last month, U.S. Department of Education officials argued that schools can’t sit out on #AI anymore. As leaders in education work to incorporate this emerging technology in their classrooms, get inspired by a few ways we’re seeing AI used in virtual exchange today.

Exciting news! Our latest article is now live on Harvard Business Publishing Education. '10 Strategies for Launching a Successful Virtual Exchange' draws on insights from our Business & Culture #virtualexchange . William Davidson Institute Stevens Initiative Global Michigan
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As #COP28 kicks off, we’re reflecting on the many young people working to address climate change through virtual exchange. An-Najah N. Univ.’s Green Futures Exchange is just one program that embodies students’ commitment to building a more sustainable future: stevensinitiative.org/impact/designi…

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Attention educators and leaders in K-12 📢 Want to learn how you can connect your students to the world with the landmark Codebook for Global Student Learning Outcomes? Register for Global Cities, Inc.’s FREE interactive workshop on Dec. 5 or 6: tfaforms.com/5096772