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Welcome to Emerson Elementary School.
Hello to our friends throughout the world. Did you know that to say hello to
everyone, you would have to learn at least
2,796 languages and greet
5,720,000,000 people!
Vision
Our vision is to promote global citizenship.
Mission
Our mission is to develop globally aware and responsible world citizens through an environment that fosters high academic and behavioral standards.
Philosophy
Emerson World Languages and Cultures Elementary Magnet School believes in a whole approach to teaching and learning, implementing many different philosophies to meet the needs of our Emerson community.
Definition of global education
An education that equips students with the attitudes, knowledge, and skills they need to become competent, responsible, and humane citizens of their community, state, nation, and world. A global education helps students to acquire the sensitivities, tolerance, and respect for all human beings to live harmoniously in an interdependent world.
Emerson’s Global Citizenship Education Components
Attitudes
Cooperation
Gratitude
Integrity
Respect
Confidence
Responsibility
Reflection
Tolerance
Enthusiasm
Curiosity
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Themes
Cultural Expression
Environmental Interdependence
Interpersonal Interactions
Conflict Resolution/Social Justice
Geographical Global Awareness
Empathetic Activism
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