Resources: Suzhou North America High School: Connecting to the Future

Since the turn of the 21st century, international academic mobility (IAM) has greatly increased on the part of Chinese students, with many students choosing to study in colleges and universities abroad.

Globalization, migration, transnational movements, and new economies have led educational leaders worldwide to view schools as key venues to develop global competence in working and learning with people from different cultures.

Since the turn of the 21st century, international academic mobility (IAM) has greatly increased on the part of Chinese students, with many students choosing to study in colleges and universities abroad.

This compilation of articles describes three projects aimed at offering students authentic opportunities to develop global competencies.

Technology use has become increasingly popular in education.

As the world becomes more interconnected, educators have opportunities to collaborate across cultures.

Dr. Hiller Spires leads NC State's Study Abroad to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Beijing in May 2019. The focus was on learning about Chinese culture and educational systems.

Dr. Hiller Spires provides an update on Suzhou North America High School, which she helped create. The school begins its 4th year in the new facility beginning August 2019.