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Blueprints for Tomorrow: Cultivating Global Community Architects Across the K-12 Continuum *IN PERSON* facilitated by Dr. Melissa Jacobs-8:30-2:30pm

January 14, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

The landscape of modern education requires a visionary approach that transforms students from passive learners into active, empathetic global citizens. The Global Community Architects initiative is designed to bridge the gap between local K-12 classrooms and the broader world, serving as a direct vehicle to realize the core competencies outlined in the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. By integrating cross-cultural academic exchange, collaborative inquiry-based thinking, and the productive navigation of artificial intelligence, this initiative creates a seamless educational thread from elementary curiosity to high school civic action. Grounded in the principles of interdisciplinary project-based learning and driven by evidence-based peer mentorship among both students and educators, this framework ensures that every learner develops the cultural competence, critical thinking, and effective communication skills necessary to thrive in an interconnected global society. Alignment with the NYS Portrait of a Graduate -Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers: Engaging students in authentic, inquiry-based research experiences and the ethical, productive use of AI to analyze and solve complex global issues. -Effective Communicators: Building open lines of creative communication through strategic partnerships with international schools, university programs, and local community members. -Culturally Competent Citizens: Fostering academic experiences without borders to develop deep empathy, global awareness, and a strong sense of local and global civic responsibility. -Empowered Educators & Lifelong Learners: Utilizing local teacher centers and doctoral-level peer mentorship models to facilitate innovative training, ensuring educators continuously develop the adaptable skill sets required to guide student-led global initiatives. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit.
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  • JEA Alternative School
  • 31 Lee Ave
    Wheatley Heights, NY 11798-1837 United States
  • Phone 6315956829