Fernando M. Reimers et al.

into practice at every level of a child’s education, sowing the seeds for the
sustainable, peaceful future we all desire.

Gwang—Jo Kim, Director, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for
Education

How wonderful to see this thoughtful argument for rigorous education and
detailed curriculum geared to cultivate understanding and much needed
abilities to solve global issues and advance human rights. Making their ideas
and resources available through Creative Commons, the authors inspire en—
gaged discussion and collaboration.

Martha Minow, Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor, Harvard Law
School

I wish we had this book when I was growing up. Empowering Global
Citizens is a visionary and practical approach to help students understand
the complexities, inter—dependencies and opportunities that exist in our

rapidly—globalizing world.

John Wood, Founder, Room to Read

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