Global Student

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMT OF OPENING A SCHOOL? Do you find it increasingly painful to help the kids you love to stay in schools they hate? Are you a teacher who wants out of the rat race, but still has a passion to serve kids? Would you like to join a global movement that's transforming education? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then building a micro-school may be for you! The Micro-School Builder’s Handbook is dedicated to anyone who dreams of creating new spaces for children to thrive while learning. Your guide for the journey is Dr. Mara Linaberger, a best-selling author and ...

Kids love asking big questions about space: How hot is the Sun? What are planets made of? What do astronauts see in space? Their questions won’t stop there — and they don’t have to. Our Solar System for Kids 8–12 turns every “why” and “how” into a moment of discovery. Your child will feel like a brave explorer as they learn real science through storytelling.

Artificial Intelligence Explained Without the Hype A Global, Non-Technical Textbook on AI, Ethics, and Responsibility Artificial intelligence is shaping education, work, government, healthcare, and public life — yet it is widely misunderstood. Much of what is written about AI focuses either on technical detail inaccessible to most readers, or on exaggerated claims that obscure how these systems actually work. This textbook takes a different approach. Written for students, educators, professionals, and policy readers, this book explains artificial intelligence conceptually, not ...

What to Say and How to Say It—Navigate the World of the Sound Bite Do you know how to communicate with the powerful people who can move funding to support your research or hospital? Do you want to inspire children to consider a future in STEM? Are you afraid of public speaking? Need to communicate the essence of your dissertation in simple language? Want to become a better communicator to help your patients and their families? In The Art of Science Communication, Dr. Deborah Thomson shares tried-and-true strategies for you to use when communicating with children, navigating politics, and ...

“Albert” was on his way to becoming part of a dubious educational system statistic. An obviously smart kid who seldom bothered to attended class, he had fallen through the cracks and was not going to earn a high school diploma. But was Albert failing education or was education failing Albert? Author Ron Dauplaise uses real-life experiences from his career as an educator and public school administrator to illustrate the challenges parents, teachers and school districts have in accounting for students like Albert – students on the high end of the bell curve in the realm of the ...

“All Dreams are possible because I truly believe that everyone—and I mean everyone—has the seeds of true Genius inside them.” The quote comes from super entrepreneur Peter H. Thomas. It’s something he can prove because he has lived it. Not only has he lived it, he’s also spent an entire lifetime teaching others how find the Genius within, and in that discovery also realize that they can make all their dreams true. “See it! Believe it. Embrace it. Become it! And then work as hard as you can along the way to bring it all together.” The author of four other groundbreaking books...

Meet queer, BIPOC, and women artists around the world as they discuss the gifts, costs, and redemptive power of pursuing a creative life Is the all-encompassing quest to become a self-sustaining artist worth the sacrifices it often requires? Throughout her 20s and 30s, Stephanie Elizondo Griest...

Mastering Financial Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Students and Accountants" is a valuable resource that aims to equip readers with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of financial accounting. This comprehensive guide is designed to cater to both business students and professionals in the accounting field, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in financial accounting. The title itself, "Mastering Financial Accounting," conveys the intention of the guide to go beyond basic comprehension and enable readers to achieve mastery in ...

Beyond Destinations: Tourism as a Bridge of Cultures and Economies Tourism is more than travel—it is a powerful bridge connecting cultures, economies, and communities across the world. Beyond Destinations: Tourism as a Bridge of Cultures and Economies brings together insights from global scholars, educators, entrepreneurs, and tourism professionals who explore how tourism shapes societies and creates opportunities for sustainable development. This international collaborative volume highlights the transformative role of tourism in promoting cultural understanding, economic empowerment, and...

This is a study of the leadership challenges faced by those working to advance global educational opportunities. The book discusses how the dramatic expansion in educational opportunities which has taken place over the last century was the result of a global movement committed to advancing freedom and equality. This movement is now challenged by an emerging populist strand which will simultaneously challenge the institutions of democracy, public education and higher education. This context calls for more intentional efforts to cultivate leadership which can take the global education ...

What do you want to be remembered for at the end of your life? The answer to this question will help you slow down, work backward and begin to strategize incrementally and intelligently how to get there. Whether you are just beginning the soul searching process, halfway there, seeking to refocus and reposition your life mid-career or burnt out and need to be rejuvenated, renewed, and revived; Paul F. Davis (global guru who has touched 89 nations, author of more than 70 books and world scholar who has earned 4 Master degrees with honors) leads transformational learning adventures worldwide ...

Student resistance in the first decade of the 21st century was the single most powerful liberating force around the globe during those years. Challenging governments-in a few cases, overturning governments - at a time when representational democracies appeared weak and authoritarian regimes were on the rise. In Student Resistance in the Age of Chaos, Book 1, Mark Boren goes continent by continent, country by country, to show us the contours of the new frontlines of resistance, the sacrifices that were made, the seismic changes caused by the internet, and more.

Studying abroad is one of the most important decisions a student and family can make—but it is also one of the most misunderstood. How to Plan Overseas Education offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help students and parents navigate this complex journey with confidence and responsibility. This book covers every critical aspect of overseas studies: self-assessment, choosing the right country and course, IELTS and other exams, applications, financial planning, visa processes, cultural adjustment, life abroad, and career outcomes. It addresses not only academic and financial realities ...

This book offers three tools to assist student, teachers and school leaders in educating global citizens. The first is a protocol to design and adapt global citizenship curriculum. The second is a protocol to design a school wide strategy for global education. The third is an actual curriculum prototype, a sixty lesson global citizenship curriculum, developed following the process presented in the book.

By reading this book you will invest in and advance your personal well-being, cultivate happiness, grow in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and lay a strong foundation to develop academically and professionally to achieve long-term success. In life you can have more if you refuse to settle for less. However most people do not know what they want (as they lack self-awareness and have not yet fully arrived at a place of self-discovery). Get clear on who you are, what makes you happy, and what institution(s) of higher learning offer(s) the best program(s) and support(s) to assist you in...

What happens after you click Tweet? The heart-stopping definitive account of the mission to rescue hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls whose abduction ignited a global social media campaign and a dramatic worldwide intervention. In the spring of 2014, millions of Twitter users, including some of...

In 2008, Annabelle Chauncy, a 21-year-old Australian backpacker and law student, visited a school in Uganda, a country that had the highest school dropout rates in the world. Shocked by the decrepit buildings, the lack of resources, the absence of skilled teachers and the poor life prospects of...

International Global Student is designed to empower mobility students to become more effective in college and universities. Students will be taught how to set goals; master time management, memorization, and note-taking; strengthen test-taking skills; master strategies and techniques; hone critical thinking skills, global communication for professions, importance of the library, and other student services; adapt to various preferred instructional styles, and more.

International Student Success Strategies Experiencing success and happiness as a student on campus requires you to make an effort to get connected, understand and be tolerant of cultural differences, identify leaders and their respective roles, and become knowledgeable with the different departments at your college or university. Paul F. Davis has traveled to 90 nations of the world and lived abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Thus, Paul understands what it is like to navigate cross-cultural contexts and challenges when living overseas. Paul therefore can empathize with and ...

Meet the Man Who Changed the World Explore the transformative journey of Mahatma Gandhi, a pioneering leader whose unwavering commitment to non-violence and justice reshaped the landscape of Indian independence and inspired global movements for civil rights and freedom. As a central figure in the fight for India's independence, Gandhi seamlessly combined determination, moral integrity, and visionary leadership to challenge colonial rule and promote social change. This book delves into his motivations, his impactful campaigns, and the enduring legacy of his principles. From his early ...