CFR Education Blog: Global Matters
Announcements
Civil Discourse in Practice: A CFR–CD&D Dialogue at Indiana University Southeast
Discover how CFR and CD&D partnered at Indiana University Southeast to foster civil discourse on AI regulation through campus dialogue.
Headlines
The Background Students Need to Think Critically About Iran
Ground your students in history and foundational foreign policy concepts to give them the context they need to form their own opinions about the evolving situation in Iran.
Guest writers
Three Ways to Discuss Climate in the Classroom for Earth Day
Tips and techniques from CFR Education, Climate Mental Health Network, and SubjectToClimate.
Guest writers
World-Class Review: Tapping CFR for AP Human Geography Exam Prep
Testing season is quickly approaching. Learn how one high school teacher uses CFR Education resources to harness what her students have learned and prepare them for exams.
Best practices
Active Learning for the Global Affairs Classroom
Four activities that will help students participate thoughtfully in conversations about their world.
Headlines
Help Students Understand Why Greenland is in the News
Nonpartisan resources to explain why this area of the Arctic has garnered attention in recent weeks.
Headlines
Three Ways to Teach About Venezuela in a Nonpartisan Way
Unpack the news coming out of Venezuela with expert-informed resources that focus on history and fundamental foreign policy concepts.
Guest writers
Global Issues are Local Issues: Perspective from a Kansas State Administrator
From Lagos to Topeka, whether you are looking at the impact of AI on education or how to best assess students, the issues that educators around the world face are the same.
Thought leadership
Building Your Intellectual Toolbox: Career Advice from the Experts
How did the top minds at the Council on Foreign Relations get where they are today? Use the stories of those in the field to inspire your students.
Guest writers
Empowering All Voices in Global Education
Learnings from an educator teaching high-achieving students at a historically black school.
Guest writers
Online and Asynchronous: Using Simulations in Today's Educational Landscape
Explore how simulations can be a powerful tool for educators who teach in an online asynchronous environment during geopolitically dangerous times.
Simulations
How Simulations Teach Global Affairs Literacy
Learn how simulations prepare students to engage with their interconnected world.
Guest writers
Why Climate Change Simulations Can Empower Students to be Changemakers
Gain insights from an established Political Science professor on how active learning can empower students to be civically engaged and better understand environmental challenges.
Thought leadership
Why You Should Teach About the UN General Assembly
Learn why the upcoming meeting of world leaders is a great opportunity for your students to learn about pressing issues and international cooperation.
Announcements
Announcing the 2025-2026 CFR Education Ambassadors
Meet the new cohort of educators joining the CFR Education Ambassador program to champion global affairs literacy.
Guest writers
Bringing Global Politics to Life Using CFR Education Mini Simulations
Learn from a fellow educator about how to increase student confidence in policy discussions and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of global affairs through simulations.
Announcements
CFR and Arizona State University Launch Bold New Collaboration
Learn how this collaboration is making global affairs accessible to learners around the world.
AI
AI in Education: Acknowledging and Adapting
Explore the impact of AI in education and how educational resources from the Council on Foreign Relations help students and teachers navigate the changes.
CFR Education Resources
How CFR Education Content Gets Made
What’s the process for turning ideas into articles, videos, and infographics? To make our resources accurate and accessible, we follow this playbook.
Global Literacy
Building the Case for Global Affairs Literacy in the U.S. Education System
Insights for educators on why strengthening students' global affairs knowledge, skills, and perspective will create a stronger future.