About the Global Schools Network
The N.C. State Board of Education, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, the N.C. Department of Commerce and the N.C. Business Committee for Education have partnered to develop the N.C. Global Schools Network (GSN), an alliance of schools, school districts, organizations and businesses committed to creating collaborative approaches to international education.
The Global Schools Network will focus on creating education systems with a deep commitment to international education and 21st century student preparation, leveraging those extraordinary systems to attract multi-national businesses and international investment to local communities.
Key Objectives
- Create education systems that are deeply committed to highly effective, sustainable international education and student preparation for college and careers.
- Leverage extraordinary education systems to attract multi-national businesses and international investment to local communities.
- Prepare students with the global skills and knowledge required to compete in an increasingly interconnected world.
- Improve teacher retention by providing unique professional development opportunities that prepare teachers to deliver globally-infused curriculum.
Implementing Partners
The Global Schools Network Partnership integrates the larger mission of preparing our students for the 21st century with practical perspectives from government, business, and not-for-profit institutions, advancing the practice of global education through a unique platform of collaborative problem solving and resource building. Learn more >>
