Global Education Benchmark Group

🗓️ Mark your calendars for 13th March and 24th April because students from different parts of the world are gathering on these two dates for the Global Online Student Dialogues to explore artificial intelligence’s impact through their perspectives and lived experiences. Since December, our Student Council has been diligently developing every aspect of this programme. From reflecting on AI's significance in their lives to selecting discussion topics and crafting thought-provoking conversation prompts, students have shaped every element of this dialogue from the ground up. 💚 Special appreciation goes to Melissa Brown, Director of Professional Development and Intercultural Programs at Global Education Benchmark Group, whose guidance has equipped our students with essential facilitation skills for an inclusive and engaging discussions. 📚 We invite educators to register your student delegation for this unique opportunity to amplify student voices in the AI discourse. Programme details and registration: https://lnkd.in/dBSVzPAs Daniel Emmerson #StudentVoices #GlobalEducation #AIinEducation #StudentInitiative #StudentCouncil

Global education cultivates the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to understand multiple perspectives and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. A true global citizen actively works to promote the common good on local, national, and international levels. At Friends Seminary, students are embracing this responsibility through participation in global dialogues that foster meaningful connections and learning experiences with peers across the world. Friends Seminary students Jane ‘25, Bode ‘26, Meera ‘26, and Sebastien ‘28 have taken on leadership roles as moderators for these discussions both independently and through the GEBG Global Student Dialogues Program. Notably, Meera ‘26 also served last year on the GEBG Student Advisory Council, reinforcing Friends Seminary's commitment to student leadership in global education. This core group of students continues to carry this practice forward, selecting discussion topics, formulating queries, and facilitating breakout sessions. Their goal is to create a space where every student is heard and where they can learn from peers in different parts of the world about how these topics impact their lives. The experience of opening up to others and finding common ground, despite geographic and cultural differences, has been deeply rewarding for participants. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hPsesw

Our Global Summit on Climate Education, offered in partnership with Klingenstein Center, Teachers College, Columbia University, and hosted at the Drew School in San Francisco last week gathered educators committed to engaging and empowering students in the face of climate change. Thanks to all the schools sharing their work, to the student leaders that shared their insights with us, and to our speakers sharing valuable research and experiences from psychology to engineering to education. Thanks for your leadership Clare Sisisky, Chad Detloff, Elsie Stapf, Saya McKenna, Kelley L., Nicole Furlonge, PhD

Last week we had the pleasure of partnering with The Heads Network and Jen Evers to offer a workshop for school leaders on Educational Leadership in the Era of Climate Change, focusing on how this pressing global issues is impacting schools and students. Thanks to The International School of San Francisco for hosting the event at your lovely campus and for the support of Julie Strong and Melinda Bihn.

What a joy to present to an amazing group of climate change educators at the Global Education Benchmark Group 2025 Global Summit on Climate Education! It’s inspiring to be surrounded by other educators advancing climate and environmental justice. I am looking forward to tomorrow’s sessions. #gebg #climateeducation

We recently hosted a successful Regional Risk Management Training in partnership with the Global Education Benchmark Group facilitated by the outstanding Melissa Brown. This was our third time hosting this valuable training. Colleagues from fourteen peer New England schools joined Buckingham Browne & Nichols School travel program leaders to deepen their understanding of managing risks associated with overnight domestic and international travel programs. This training provided an invaluable opportunity for our teachers to engage with peers from other schools, a rare chance to collaborate face-to-face and share insights. These connections enrich our collective approach to ensuring safe and meaningful travel experiences for our students.

Registration is open for the 2025 Global Summit on Climate Education, a partnership between the Global Education Benchmark Group and the Klingenstein Center, which will be Feb 7th and 8th in San Francisco. Join us to learn from peers and pioneers in the field, and to engage in rich discussion about leading and educating in an era of climate change - across the curriculum and across the campus! #ClimateEducation #EdLeadership #IndependentSchools #Sustainability #EnvironmentalEd #EmpoweringStudents

This week, I had the privilege of presenting at the National Association of Independent Schools #POCC a workshop titled "Building Bridges: Intercultural Dialogue's Role in Unifying Global and DEIBJ Efforts in Our Schools" with my dear friend and colleague Melissa Brown. We explored how schools can use intercultural dialogue to foster empathy, develop intercultural competence, and create more inclusive communities. Key takeaways included: ✅ Low-stakes activities to build critical dialogue skills. ✅ Empowering student leadership to drive change. ✅ Aligning global education and DEIBJ work for broader impact. It was inspiring to engage with educators who were passionate about breaking down barriers and building bridges. Let’s continue this important work together! Global Education Benchmark Group Buckingham Browne & Nichols School #InterculturalDialogue #GlobalEducation #DEIBJ #Empathy #StudentLeadership

Thank you to everyone at The Blake School in Minneapolis for hosting the Global Education Benchmark Group board meeting this month. It was an honor to learn more about your wonderful school and city. Thank you to all involved, and to our dedicated board members.

"Schools must continue to commit to global education for the in-depth intercultural skill development it can provide." Iolani School Ioana Wheeler Global Education Benchmark Group