Transform Your Teaching Through Global Learning
Our professional learning experiences are unlike anything educators have experienced before. At the heart of our program are two guiding questions: “What practices work best in education?” and “How can I bring those practices to my own school and classroom?”
We begin by studying educational research to identify the most impactful teaching and leadership practices. We celebrate the ways each participant is already applying these strategies, then deepen our understanding by exploring how educators in different schools and cultures implement them in unique ways.
During our tours, we don’t just observe—we immerse ourselves in the schools and communities we visit. We experience local culture, engage directly with teachers and students, reflect on our own practices, and expand our professional networks. This immersive approach gives our explorers the time, space, and inspiration to discover fresh ways to elevate their teaching and leadership.
Our Deep Comparison Method guides every step of the journey. We start with broad comparisons between the U.S. and our host country, then dig deeper as we tour schools, reflect on our own classrooms, and make actionable commitments to implement meaningful changes. This is professional learning that is research-driven, hands-on, and designed to create lasting impact.
Our Explorers:
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Learn from educational research to find the most impactful practices
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Explore another education system to operationalize impactful teaching practices
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Synthesize our learning into simple, easy to implement strategies
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Share our learning with our peers and professional networks
... And we have fun while learning!
Experiences
Japan 2029
Tech (AI) Embedded Learning
Explore the school system and culture in Japan where teamwork, problem-solving, and thinking skills are built across the curriculum. We will visit schools and talk with educators to see how they are embedding technology into learning, while keeping schools human-centered.