Are you interested in professional development focused on global learning? Apply for The NEA Foundation’s 2027 Global Learning Fellowship!
Through the Fellowship, public school educators develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction, advocate for global competency in their schools and districts, and help students to thrive in our increasingly interconnected world. Fellows transform their classrooms to give students a global perspective.
Over the course of a year, NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellows immerse themselves in:
- Ongoing workshops and webinars with global competency and education
- Fellows’ independent study followed by group reflection and discussion
- Group mentoring
- A two-day in-person conference in the fall
- Completion of a capstone project incorporating one or more of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals into classroom instructions
- A 10-day international field study to examine the education system, culture, and historical context of another country (in the summer; 2027 location to be announced)
Bridgeport teacher Mikeya Stovall was Connecticut’s 2025 Global Learning Fellow. Read about her incredible 10-day trip to Costa Rica where she toured natural landmarks, learned about the local culture, and visited schools while bonding with colleagues from across the U.S. In 2026, fellows will be visiting South Africa. Previous field study destinations also include Peru, China, and Brazil.
Applications are due April 6. Learn more about how to apply through a virtual information session being held Tuesday, March 24, 7-8 p.m.
