http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Global Citizen Year immerses HS grads in developing nations to live and work on the frontlines of today's global challenges during a gap year. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#comment-22 Matt Gidney Thu, 13 May 2010 17:36:30 +0000 http://globalcitizenyear.org/?p=4248#comment-22 Amazing mention and even better momentum Abby. So well deserved. Amazing mention and even better momentum Abby. So well deserved.

]]> http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#comment-19 Mark Halpert Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:31:21 +0000 http://globalcitizenyear.org/?p=4248#comment-19 Show 'em how it's done, GCY! :D Show ‘em how it’s done, GCY!

]]> http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#comment-18 Michael Dunn Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:56:50 +0000 http://globalcitizenyear.org/?p=4248#comment-18 this article touches on something all too necessary in the realm of modern progressive education. we are trying to move a foundational piece of American culture in the compulsory education system and GCY is certainly on the ground level! the great part about this is that universities are waking up and realizing what is necessary... the scary part is that the reality for our citizenry begins way before university... this article touches on something all too necessary in the realm of modern progressive education. we are trying to move a foundational piece of American culture in the compulsory education system and GCY is certainly on the ground level!
the great part about this is that universities are waking up and realizing what is necessary…
the scary part is that the reality for our citizenry begins way before university…

]]> http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#comment-20 Joni M. Cherbo Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:20:45 +0000 http://globalcitizenyear.org/?p=4248#comment-20 There seems to be an increasing understanding of the need to become better citizens of the world. Americans have been laggards in this regard. Teach for the World is one of those wonderful programs designed to create bridges and cross cultural understanding. I wonder why the arts community has failed to make international arts exchanges a priority. The arts can provide a direct emotional link between peoples. While their past and present contributions -- such as the Jazz Ambassadors -- are touted, support for international engagements remain nominal. What can be done? There seems to be an increasing understanding of the need to become better citizens of the world. Americans have been laggards in this regard. Teach for the World is one of those wonderful programs designed to create bridges and cross cultural understanding.
I wonder why the arts community has failed to make international arts exchanges a priority. The arts can provide a direct emotional link between peoples. While their past and present contributions — such as the Jazz Ambassadors — are touted, support for international engagements remain nominal. What can be done?

]]> http://globalcitizenyear.org/2010/03/gcy-in-nyt-kristofs-teach-for-the-world/#comment-21 Von Diaz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:21:29 +0000 http://globalcitizenyear.org/?p=4248#comment-21 Congratulations to the Global Citizen Year team! You are doing incredible work, and I'm so happy to see you getting some great coverage for your life-changing programs! Congratulations to the Global Citizen Year team! You are doing incredible work, and I’m so happy to see you getting some great coverage for your life-changing programs!

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