Global Citizenship Project

Global citizens are individuals capable of succeeding in the world through an understanding of global issues and a commitment to local concerns. Ashlawn Elementary School strives to educate and nurture Global Citizens by providing our students with experiences and opportunities to explore cultures around the world, protect our environment, prevent inequities in terms of economics, gender, and race, and promote peace and tolerance.

The Global Citizen Project began at Ashlawn in 2008. Our school’s climate and traditions foster an appreciation of culture, nature, humanity, and community. Through this project, our Global Citizens will be provided with opportunities to learn about some of the critical issues and questions facing the world today and how to take action and play a role in effecting change.The four tenets of a Global Citizen are:

• Accepts all people:  Develop and foster respect and care for cultures around the world and within our school community.
• Protects the Environment: Develop and foster respect and care for the Earth.
• Helps those in need: Develop and foster respect and care for human and economic development that is equitable and sustainable.
• Works for Peace: Develop and foster leadership skills to promote democracy, nonviolence, and peace.

Each quarter, our students will focus on one of the four tenets with a deep-dive project that culminates in a service-learning or arts-integration project. We also use books in the classrooms each month to support ongoing conversations about the four tenets and how our learners can contribute to a better world. We encourage families, learners, and colleagues to contribute new ideas and expansions to the GCP legacy programs. GCP is the heart of our school’s work and therefore reflects the passions and concerns of today’s learners. You can reach out to the GCP teacher, Ms. Burgin, through Parent Square or email at [email protected].