The Transatlantic Educator’s Dialogue (TED) Alumni program is a one of a kind opportunity for educators in the United States of America and the European Union to come together virtually around collaborative projects.

One of these projects for 2021 has been a Global Reading Group.  This collaborative project began with the intention of being a book group.  However over time the original members adjusted the format to be conversations around selected articles.  The main goal remains the same: engaging educators in conversations around a series of common readings that will expand our global perspective. 

A specific goal of this Global Reading Group is to increase our Global Competency. Global Competency is generally defined as an interest in the world, a deep understanding of perspectives, an ability to communicate across cultures and a willingness to act locally to address global issues. 

Collaborating with fellow TED alumni around logistics for a reading group was a first step.  We have had a few "Sunday conversations" and are now recruiting an transatlantic reading cohort to join us. 

We look forward to bringing a transatlantic group of educators together in a virtual setting to discuss globally themed readings and then jointly reflect on lessons we can bring back to our classrooms and our communities.  

Link for all Sunday Conversations:  https://zoom.us/my/learning13

Hope to meet you for a future Sunday Conversation! 

Schedule:
May 2nd : To Travel or Not to Travel? 

June 6th: History, Memory & June 4th

July 11th : A Pandemic Opportunity to Transform School Systems

Aug 1st : NO MEETING - Summer Break

* Moving to 2nd Sunday - Sunday Conversations from September *

September 12th: Olympic Expectations: Sport and Society

October 10th:  NO MEETING - Fall Break* Moved to 2nd Sunday in November

November 14th:Beyond the Sound of Music: Musicology & Identity 

December 13th: Holiday Season: Celebrations Around the World

2022 Schedule Coming Soon !

Our TRANSATLANTIC EDUCATOR DIALOGUE is on hold for the near future.  Thanks to all the educators across the country and across Europe who joined in for the Sunday Conversations.