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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lesson Handout Sustainable Development Environmental problems are considered a significant issue by the international community. Due to various factors such as population growth, urbanization, industrialization, and poverty, many countries are facing problems such as...
Global Energy Demand BACKGROUND The global demand for energy has been accelerated by the increasing dependence of it in the modern world. However, consumption and demand growth could have dangerous consequences for the world’s climate. It is estimated that...
