by Phoebe Suy | May 11, 2020 | Blog
Submitted By: Jacqueline and Bill Taylor Council Cabinet Members of the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston Jacqueline and Bill Taylor have been around the world with the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston. But for them, the most significant trip was to...
by Felecia Chatman | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, SWAC News
Written By: Felecia Chatman, Senior International Education Manager The sudden shift from in-person to online learning hasn’t been easy for all kids and adults, as news broadcasting and schools across the country announce closures for the academic year. Many students...
by Felecia Chatman | Apr 27, 2020 | SWAC News
The World Affairs Council’s Education Department is proud to recognize student leaders who actively participate in bettering their communities and broadening their global perspective. To earn a Global Leadership Certificate, SWAC students must be in good...
by Felecia Chatman | Apr 27, 2020 | SWAC News
One of the World Affairs Council’s integral education programs are the Student World Affairs Council (SWAC) chapters across the Greater Houston area. Comprised of public, private, magnet, and home school students and educators, SWAC chapters promote...
by Felecia Chatman | Apr 27, 2020 | SWAC News
Every year, the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston has the pleasure of meeting hundreds of students and teachers who engage in our international programming and cultural events. We recognize that our teachers and educational partners are the cornerstone to our...
by astoundz | Apr 26, 2020 | Student Resources
CTE Online Comprehensive online lesson library EverFi Online lessons for middle school and high school students, including STEM, Digital Wellness, Character Ed, Financial Literacy, and more iCEV College and career readiness Kuder Navigator All PISD students have...
by Phoebe Suy | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog, Educator Resources, Student Resources, SWAC News
International Education at Your Fingertips At the World Affairs Council, we are passionate about international education. Thankfully, you don’t have to leave your home for a global education. Below is a curated list of free educational resources that we will...
by Phoebe Suy | Mar 17, 2020 | Press Releases
COVID-19 Statement Last Update: March 17, 2020 Like the rest of the world, the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston is watching the development of COVID-19 with deep concern for those impacted. We are closely monitoring the situation and reassessing our own health...
by Alian | Feb 18, 2020 | Asia, Educator Resources, Lesson Plans
China-Japan ties at ‘historic turning point’ after Shinzo Abe’s visit, but can the goodwill hold? Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s latest China visit marked a major effort to reset the tumultuous relations between the two Asian giants amid a backdrop of historical...
by Alian | Feb 18, 2020 | Educator Resources, Lesson Plans, Middle East
Qatar Lesson Handout CURRENT DIPLOMATIC STRUGGLES IN QATAR https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40173757 https://www.cfr.org/conference-calls/understanding-qatars-diplomatic-crisis ****...
