We sat down with Raffaela Grasso, a Primary Teacher Librarian and eLearning Leader, and discussed what Global Citizenship means to her and how educators can support its development in libraries and across classrooms. Meg: What does Global Citizenship mean to you? RG: Being a global citizen connects... Read more
October 1st is China's National Day which commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 (Communist China). There are usually national celebrations and military parades in Tian'anmen Square, Beijing to acknowledge and celebrate the day. National Day is always a week-long celebration, October... Read more
Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated every year in China during Autumn. As a Lunar Festival, the date changes each year, depending on the Lunar Calendar but is always on Month 8, Day 15 of the moon calendar in China. That day is always... Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latinx Heritage Month) is a celebration of the contributions that Latin-American and Spanish communities have made to the United Statesâ history, culture and communities. Across a full month, the legacy and presence of Latinos and Spaniards is recognized and shared through... Read more
August is known to bring windy days to Colombia, making it the best time for flying kites. The El Festival de Viento y Cometas (Wind and Kite Festival) is celebrated in Villa de Leyva, a small colonial town located in the centre of Colombia. It... Read more
Our Going Global Manager Lottie Dowling interviews classroom teacher Will Urquhart about how he uses a cross-curriculum approach with STEM, design and their school languages program.... Read more
Prior to joining the Meg team, I had experience in both the classroom as well as in the educational curriculum industry. When I was diving into Meg's very own Going Global coursework, I found myself recognizing parallels between what is addressed in the social and... Read more
Language learning is always a fun adventure to embark on. New words, different sounds, strange grammar rules - there are so many quirks you discover when learning a language. As someone who has lived in five different countries and can speak almost four languages (I... Read more
For those of us who consider social media a useful form of professional learning, Clubhouse, the newest social media app, has just supercharged this. The real time audio format of Clubhouse, brings a unique intimacy to this opportunity that hasnât, thus far, existed. As a serial... Read more
Holy week, or Semana Santa, is one of the most important celebrations in the Hispanic world -Â which is why it is a great holiday to learn more about to build your studentsâ global awareness. Find out more about this festival and explore five fun... Read more
