One To World, Inc.
Contact
Lauren Perkins, Director of Global Classroom
285 West Broadway, Suite 450
New York, New York 10013
T: 212-431-1195
www.one-to-world.org
One To World’s Global Classroom is a one-of-a-kind program through which trained Fulbright Scholars and international college and graduate students develop and deliver curricula-based workshops on various global issues in New York City schools and after-school programs. Global Classroom speakers lead interactive lessons focused on a wide range of current issues, historical events and academic disciplines to help students and teachers meet their curricular requirements, while making face-to-face connections across global cultures.
Through Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention partnerships, Global Classroom aims to:
- Support school safety and violence prevention initiatives by fostering cultural understanding, breaking down prejudice, and contributing to a peaceful school environment;
- Enrich students' understanding of cultures that are different from their own, with an emphasis on geography, world history, culture, foreign languages, the arts and other subjects;
- Build students’ self - esteem and tolerance by emphasizing the value of all people and their different customs, physical appearances, accents, and religions;
- Prepare youth with the communication skills, global perspectives, leadership skills, and education necessary to become active citizens in the 21st century;
- Inspire students' to think about their community and the world and how they can make a difference;
- Improve students' skills in the areas of group discussion, literacy, and cooperation; and
- Advance teachers' ability to incorporate awareness, understanding, and appreciation of other countries and cultures into their ongoing work with students.
ESD/SVP Site Locations:
Bronx High School of Visual Arts
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy
New World High School