We connect and empower education-focused professionals through international learning and networking opportunities.
March 2025
- Take Action Global: LEGO Build the Change Online Event – March 11, 2025 Join an engaging online event focused on tigers, featuring a renowned LEGO artist known for the LEGO Pharrell and LEGO Tiger series. Participate in a creative challenge and stay tuned for a special guest speaker. ???Learn more here
- Thrive EDU Community Meet-Up – March 13, 2025 Actionable Innovations Global hosts a weekly meet-up for those interested in surviving, resisting, and thriving in the challenging era. On March 13, we will be featuring David Harris, the host of the?Teacher's Forum podcast. ???Register here
- Harvard AI and Education Conference: Stories from the Global South – March 28, 2025 A conference bringing together innovators, scholars, students, and practitioners to explore the impact of AI on education worldwide, focusing on opportunities and challenges in the Global South. Registration is free and open until March 16, 2025. ???Learn more here
April 2025
- Longview Foundation's Global Teacher Education (GTE) Fellows Program – Application Deadline: April 4, 2025 A year-long professional development experience for faculty in teacher preparation programs, including mentoring and expert discussions. The foundation is recruiting its eighth cohort of GTE Longview Fellows. ???Learn more here
- NEA Foundation's 3rd Annual Global Learning Edcamp – April 5, 2025 A free virtual "unconference" for educators interested in global learning, providing opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and explore innovative approaches. ???Register here
- Global Impact Virtual Conference Hosted by ISTE+ASCD Community Leaders – April 5, 2025 This global virtual conference showcases remarkable educators worldwide sharing how they make a positive difference. The live multilingual sessions will inspire and equip educators to foster student-led projects that create a positive global impact. ???Register here
- NEA Foundation's Global Learning Fellowship – Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 A fellowship program for public school educators to develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their teaching. ???Apply By April 7
- The Compassionate Action Conference – May 14-15, 2025 Proposal Deadline: April 15 The?Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together?virtual conference, hosted and organized by the Charter for Compassion, is a groundbreaking event designed to unite diverse sectors, including the Arts, Business, Education, Environment, Gender Partnerships, Health, Peace, Restorative Justice, Interfaith Spirituality, Science and Research, Social?Justice, and Social Services.?The call for proposals is open. ???Learn more here
- The Iris Prize 2025 - Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 A global award for young individuals (aged 14-24) leading projects that protect or restore nature in their communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz to access the application form. ???The Iris Prize
- 4th Annual Global Forum of the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence – April 22-24, 2025 Engage with global colleagues to discuss intercultural and global competence at this virtual forum. ???Eventbrite
Misc.
- AFS Global You Adventurer Program A 5-week virtual exchange program for teens (14-17) to explore multiple cultures through interactive online sessions, projects, and discussions with peers and mentors. The next cohort from AFS Intercultural Programs begins in May 2025. ???Learn more here
- Global Cities Inc. Codebook for Global Student Learning Outcomes A resource to help teachers identify and nurture global knowledge in students, featuring real examples of student work. Available for download in five languages at no charge. ???Global Cities Inc.
- DERCDERC'sin Global Learning at UCL An online mastmaster'sgram offering educators worldwide a collaborative learning environment to explore approaches to global learning, citizenship education, and sustainability. Study full-time, part-time, or modular alongside a global student group. ???UCL Institute of Education
- This is Planet Ed'sEd'smate Storytelling Toolkit A toolkit offering strategies, examples, and ideas to support content creators in developing media that helps children, youth, and families understand climate change using hope, humor, and solutions. ???Planet Ed Toolkit
Action Alert!
The current state of affairs in the United States is far from normal. Our government is undergoing rapid changes, with significant implications for the global education sector. Funding for USAID, international exchange programs, and study abroad initiatives remains uncertain, creating challenges for educators, students, organizations, and institutions worldwide.
For those of us in the U.S., this is a critical moment to take action. We urge you to contact your elected officials to advocate for the continued support of these essential programs. Your voice matters now more than ever.?We’ve compiled information here that you may find helpful.
GLOW 2025 Early Bird Sponsorship Pricing Ends April 1
The 2025 Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference?is a dynamic virtual event that will bring together educators, leaders, and changemakers from around the world. Taking place on November 19–20, 2025, GLOW will foster collaboration, share cutting-edge practices, and explore actionable strategies to advance global education innovation. ?The early bird deadline for sponsorship is April 1, 2025.?Learn more about GLOW here.
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Initially the Global Education Conference Network,?Actionable Innovations Global is an international professional learning community for educators and organizations focused on globally connected teaching and learning. Join our new community on Sutra!
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Collaborate with us on GLOW 2025?or let us assist you in hosting your custom event. Email us at [email protected] to set up a meeting!
