CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
IN THE CLASSROOM
Over and over, studies show U.S. students are often unable to locate countries on a map and may not even be aware they exist. As a whole, Americans have a reputation for not knowing much about the rest of the world.
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Through ICDLA's Citizen Diplomacy in the Classroom Program, international emerging leaders visit local classrooms, educating students about their countries and cultures while sharing their thoughts and ideas. The classroom interactions provide role models for L.A.'s student population, whose heritage is as diverse as our International Visitors. This program opens up unique and exciting ways for Los Angeles area students to learn about different cultures firsthand. It breaks down misconceptions that can arise through lack of knowledge.
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Our children live in a world where social and economic conditions demand global interactions. There is no better place for the future generation to develop understanding of and practice communicating with other cultures than in their classroom. Our Citizen Diplomacy in the Classroom Program helps ensure their interactions with the rest of the world are positive and productive. ​
"When I saw so many successful business women enter the door it made my day. I enjoyed the fact that they had pride in our futures before they even got to know us. These women were from all over the world, and showed me from a women entrepreneur's point of view that women can make it anywhere in the world with their business…overall I learned things I will take with me for the rest of my life."
~ John Muir High School student whose class was visited by a group of women entrepreneurs from around the world
BRING CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
TOYOUR CLASSROOM
If you are a teacher or administrator and are interested in receiving international visitors at your school, please contact Danica Kreculj at dkreculj@icdla.org.