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Participate Learning CEO David Young to deliver graduate student commencement address

“David B. Young, the chief executive officer of Chapel Hill, N.C.-based global education organization Participate Learning, will deliver the address at the Graduate-level Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, May 17.”

UNCG, Conexiones Partner on Model UN for 300 Students

In March, more than 300 middle school students from 19 schools came to UNCG to tackle the issue of water scarcity – all in a model United Nations scenario and entirely in Spanish.

Bridging the Middle School Language Gap; Conexiones Creates Path to Spanish Proficiency

To bridge the gap between dual language in elementary school and advanced high school courses, Participate Learning created Conexiones.

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Education Matters – North Carolina is a Leader in Global Education

Hear about how North Carolina continues to work toward a common goal of global education, and how one method, dual language programs, is taking shape across our state and preparing our children to work and compete in a global workplace.

Appalachian State University Launches Global Leaders Scholars Program in Partnership with Participate Learning

“The Reich College of Education is proud to partner with Participate Learning to develop globally-competent teachers and leaders,” said Dr. Hannah Reeder, assistant dean for the Reich College of Education.

How a global framework impacts students, their communities and their futures

With the help of Participate Learning’s Global Leaders framework, schools are able to incorporate global themes into their classrooms, increasing engagement, empathy and academic performance in students.