The University of Minnesota's Institute for Global Studies "connects students, scholars, and communities dedicated to social justice, understanding, and transforming our globalized world." It includes a page of educator resources, which provides specific lesson and unit plans for various grade levels and content areas. Additionally, there is incredible professional development offered for K-16 educators, including workshops, summer institutes, book clubs, and more.
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Global Minnesota is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that strives to connect individuals, organizations, and communities to the world by providing a space to engage in and discuss international issues, foreign policy, and cultural topics. The organization also provides enriching educational opportunities for elementary and secondary teachers and students as well as various globally-focused events for the community as a whole.
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The Minnesota chapter of Citizens for Global Solutions strives to engage individuals in international affairs, recognizing that our economy and humanity as a whole are greatly affected by global issues. With the mission of promoting global citizenship and collaboration, the organization offers free and open-to-the-public talks on emerging global challenges, resources that encourage individuals to take action, and a newsletter that promotes global unity.
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The Center for Peace and Justice Studies at The University of St. Thomas is namely for undergraduate students and "promotes understanding and appreciation of widely diverse ideologies, cultures, and world views." Students in the program often collaborate with other local organizations and high school students, including on the recent "Mentoring Peace Through Art" movement.
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