Back To School: Global Affairs Literacy 101

August 26, 2025

Inundated by global headlines and competing news stories, students are returning to school seeking clarity and connection. Integrating global affairs literacy into your classroom this year can empower students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective they need to make sense of the world around them. Global affairs literacy is the ability to understand and engage effectively in today’s interconnected world.

Watch this webinar with CFR Education, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations, to discover strategies, resources, and insights that help bring the fundamentals of global affairs to life in your classroom.

In this thirty minute webinar, participants

  • unpack what global affairs literacy means and why it’s essential for preparing students to navigate today’s interconnected world;
  • explore ready-to-use resources designed to spark critical thinking about global issues in any classroom;
  • discover practical strategies for weaving global affairs literacy into your curriculum or syllabus, no matter the subject; and
  • ask questions!

This webinar is tailored toward high school and higher education faculty and educators who are eager to deepen their students’ understanding of global affairs literacy with free, engaging resources from CFR Education.