The highlighted websites feature national anthems of countries around the world, and offer unique insights in the history, international relations, ethnic make-up, religions, and ideologies of these countries.

Just three years since it broke away from Sudan, the new country of South Sudan is embroiled in a violent civil war. This article examines what went wrong and explores the challenges of building a new nation.

These highlighted websites provide resources and lesson plans that will help classroom teachers integrate digital global citizenship concepts throughout the curriculum.

While Cycle 1 for the 2018 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-term Program application has closed, two opportunities in Brazil and Spain are still accepting applications in Cycle 2!  If you are a U.S. . . .   • Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher • Guidance counselor • Curriculum specialist • Curriculum head • Talented and Gifted coordinator • Special Education coordinator • Media specialist/librarian • Other types of educators eligible You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 2-6 weeks through the Fulbright…

Bring a deeper understanding of Japan to your students through this summer opportunity for social studies teachers. More than 700 U.S. and Canadian teachers have interacted with Japanese students and teachers, learned from scholars and business leaders, and experienced traditional and contemporary culture since 1980 through KKC study-tour trips. Fellows arrive in Tokyo on June 24, 2018 for the program running June 25--July 2. Airfare and accommodation are provided. Fellows are free to extend their travels or return home on July 3. Please visit www.us-japan.org/programs/kkc for details.…

The Abdelkader Global Leadership Prizes, for both high school and college students, have been announced. In brief, your essay or poster should address all of the following points: * Why does Emir Abdelkader’s life story and legacy deserve remembering today? * What lessons did you derive from reading about him? * What is relevant for our global society? What is relevant to your own life? * Reflect on Abdelkader’s education as compared to your own education. Details about the contest (and suggested resources for learning about the life and work of Emir Abdelkader) are at the contest…

"The World of 7 Billion" student video contest is back for the 2017-2018 school year. The contest helps teachers bring technology and creativity into middle and high school classes. It challenges students to create a short video connecting world population growth and one of three global challenges: Advancing Women and Girls, Feeding 10 Billion, or Preventing Pollution. Students can win up to $1,000, and participating teachers will receive free curriculum resources. The contest deadline is February 22, 2018. A lesson plan to get started, guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and…