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The U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) has an International Strategy designed to prepare every U.S. student to succeed globally through international education and engagement. This might surprise many teachers.

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Even if you don't view this as part of your job responsibility, a look at this continuum may help you see that the four strands

can help promote critical thinking, communications, socio-emotional and language skills. These will help ensure that American students reach adulthood on par with the rest of the world.  

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The extensive  Framework for Developing Global and Cultural Competencies to Advance Equity, Excellence and Economic Competitiveness is the product of a working group with representatives from across ED and discussions with the education community.