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The collection of organizations, spaces, and opportunities curated below are direct resources that can be found in illinois & Chicago, all of which are excellent partners for teachers and students in the pursuit of a globally empowering educational experience.
The collection of organizations, spaces, and opportunities curated below are direct resources that can be found in illinois & Chicago, all of which are excellent partners for teachers and students in the pursuit of a globally empowering educational experience.
MC is an IL, CA, and DC-based student empowerment organization that believes in the ideal of "think globally and act locally." They support teachers and students, offer PD and curriculum, and offer student travel experiences, all in the name of promoting student voice and democracy.
A micro-credentialing platform to recognize students in their pursuit of becoming globally competent scholars.
Build On connects Chicago students with service opportunities, including global travel. Students from Wendell Phillips HS have traveled to Haiti to build schools, homes, and clean up the community.
This competitive opportunity selects 5 teachers from Chicago to engage in professional development about global education, networking, and international travel opportunities.
National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Mexican Art
Students can explore Pilsen, a historically Mexican community in Chicago, and view Mexican, Latinx, and Chicano art and culture.
The Polish Museum of America
The Polish Museum of America
The Metro-Chicago area is home to 1.5 million Polish and Polish-Americans. This museum was established prior to World War II and houses many artifacts that are still significant (or may be long-gone) to present day Poland.
Swedish American Museum
Swedish American Museum
The Swedish American museum is located in Andersonville, Chicago's "Little Sweden" neighborhood. Students can explore artifacts that interpret culture and the experience of Swedish immigrants in America.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Located in Chicago's Chinatown, the CAMC seeks to commemorate the experience of Chinese immigrants into the US's Midwest. through the exploration of artifacts and primary source story-telling experiences.
The Museum of the Art Institute
The Museum of the Art Institute
Not only is this a fantastic place for a field trip to explore the art and culture of the world, but the museum also provides high quality professional development for educators, including lectures and hands-on opportunities.
National Hellenic Museum
National Hellenic Museum
Students can explore the Greek Town community and visit the second-oldest Greek history museum in the country.
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