A Note From Dee McDonald, VP of Curriculum

This past weekend I was at my local store buying groceries for the week. I did not have my child with me, so I could casually listen as other parents interacted with their children. I overheard one conversation between a mom and her 2-year-old daughter that brought a smile to my face.

Creativity takes courage

- Henry Matisse, French artist

It is fascinating to watch a preschooler at play. Their energy, focus and imagination cannot be duplicated in the adult world. A four year old does not understand the courage it takes to create a work of art or produce a sculpture out of playdough; those fears and inhibitions only come with age. Sara Gable, a State Extension Specialist at The University of Missouri writes about the importance of encouraging creativity in children and ideas for promoting creativity in young children.

A Secondary Language for Primary Education

As our world has become more of a global economy, there are many things to learn outside of the local culture. One of the more important skill sets in understanding other cultures and communities is by learning their language.

Find an Event in Your Country!

Educational opportunities are not limited to just your child’s school, town, state or country. Since 2000, International Education Week has been promoting the benefits of education worldwide. A joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week serves as a platform to prepare American students to live and work in a global environment while encouraging those outside of the US to study abroad.