Mid-February Events and Resources

GLOW 2025 Update

The 2025 Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference?will take place on?November 19–20, 2025. GLOW will foster collaboration, share cutting-edge practices, and explore actionable strategies to advance global education innovation. Last week, we provided detailed information about this year’s conference during our informational webinar.?Click here for the slides?and?here for the recording.

Mark your calendars with these important dates leading up to GLOW 2025.

• April 1, 2025:?Call for Proposals opens and Early Bird Sponsorship Deadline (15% discount on sponsorship levels).
• May 1, 2025:?Attendee registration opens with discounted early bird tickets.
• June 1, 2025: Free tickets for K–12 educators and university staff become available (live sessions only).
• October 1, 2025:?Final deadline for sponsorship commitments and proposal submissions.

Attend Our Weekly Thrive Virtual Meet-Ups

In the face of shifting policies, funding challenges, and increased censorship in the United States, educators, families, and advocates must come together to protect and strengthen learning communities.?THRIVE 2025?is a new professional learning community designed to explore?innovation, grassroots action, and community collaboration?that ensures every student has access to a?future-ready, equitable, and inclusive education—no matter the external pressures. Join us as we?build networks, share best practices, and take actionable steps?to safeguard learning communities and student well-being. We meet every Thursday evening at 6 PM CST.

We hope to learn how we can best support our communities, curate resources, and plan for an upcoming online conference.

???Register here for the link?and?subscribe to the Thrive substack.

Upcoming Global Education Events

Here’s a curated list of must-attend events from around the world. Check out these upcoming opportunities if you're looking for ways to expand your professional network and gain insights into best practices.

?? Schools Around the World Project?| Register by February 15 | Online ???Learn More:?https://www.kidlink.net/index.php/project-center/schools-description/ A collaborative project where schools worldwide describe their unique characteristics and compare them with others globally, fostering cultural understanding and communication.

?? Digital Promise's Youth Made Festival Webinar?| February 19, 2025 | Online ???Register Here:?https://digitalpromise-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GAkqS2xrQfycHSZpf2g6cw#/registration A unique opportunity for young creators and educators to explore youth-led digital storytelling and media production, fostering creativity and innovation in education.

?? Unlocking Innovations Around the World: Lessons from Finland?| February 20 | Online ???Learn More & Register:?https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/7287835001730027522/about/ An engaging live discussion on LinkedIn about global education, featuring thought leaders and experts sharing insights on the future of learning worldwide.

?? Teaching While Queer - EdNet Forum?| February 20 | Online ???Learn More & Register:?https://charterforcompassion.org/ednet-forum/teaching-while-queer.html A forum hosted by Charter for Compassion's EdNet, discussing the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of LGBTQ+ educators in the teaching profession, fostering an inclusive and compassionate learning environment.

?? Global Cities Virtual Workshop: Dialogue for Global Understanding |?February 26 or 27 | Online ???Apply Here:?https://globalcities.tfaforms.net/4715520 An exciting opportunity for middle and high school students to engage in international collaboration and explore global issues through project-based learning.

?? Being Nobel - Global Read?| February 28 | Online ???Learn More & Register:?https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/being-nobel.html Join this engaging discussion on the book?Being Nobel, exploring the impact of Nobel Peace Prize winners and their stories of courage and change.

?? The Compassionate Action Conference Info Session?| March 5 | Online ???Learn More & Register:?https://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=150 Learn about an inspiring event taking place in May focused on fostering leadership through the principles of compassion, inclusion, and equity. Engage with thought leaders and change-makers dedicated to shaping a more empathetic world.

?? Have an event to share? Please submit it to our?LinkedIn Group?for a chance to be featured in our next issue!

What We’re Reading

Check out these insightful articles and resources on education and global learning:

• Beyond USAID: Alternative Funders ???Read More A comprehensive look at funding opportunities beyond USAID, exploring alternative sources for education and international development initiatives.
• Department of Education Civil Rights Office Investigations ???Read More An investigative report by ProPublica examining the Department of Education's Civil Rights Office and its handling of key cases related to equity and justice in schools.
• EdTech Europe Resource Library ???Read More Collection of Resources from the U.S. Department of Education (pre-January 20. 2025)
• If Schools Don't Change, the Potential of AI Won't Be Realized ???Read More This article discusses AI's transformative role in education and why schools must adapt to fully harness its potential for students and educators alike.
• International Baccalaureate Acquires Generation Global ???Read More The IB expands its global reach by acquiring Generation Global, enhancing opportunities for students to develop intercultural dialogue skills.
• Killing U.S.A.I.D. Is a Win for Autocrats Everywhere ???Read More This opinion piece from?The New York Times?discusses the evolving role of USAID under different administrations and how global aid priorities are shifting.
• Rebuilding Trust Through Civic Education: Four Principles for Practitioners ???Read Here This article explores strategies to strengthen civic education and rebuild trust in institutions by focusing on critical thinking, inclusivity, and engagement.
• The US Aid Freeze in Data: How Will UN Agencies Be Affected? ???Read More An analysis of the impact of the recent US aid freeze on global UN agencies, detailing how funding shifts could affect international development efforts.

Our New Professional Learning Hub

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new?Actionable Innovations Global Learning Hub?professional learning community on the?Sutra?platform! After closing our previous community on Ning, we’ve moved to a more dynamic and interactive space where educators, researchers, school leaders, and education practitioners can connect, collaborate, and share ideas.

???Join us now on Sutra!

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