Global Citizens, Local Classrooms: Preparing Students for a Changing World

Exploring how bilingual education develops global thinkers

In an era defined by rapid change, geopolitical shifts, and global interconnection, education must go beyond language proficiency. This event explores the broader value proposition of bilingual education: cultivating global competencies, cultural agility, critical thinking, and civic engagement.

Join educators, leaders, and parents for a forward-looking conversation on how local classrooms can prepare students to thrive and lead in an increasingly complex world.

Featuring:

Barbara Greiner - Head of School at Silicon Valley International School 

Michelle Lim - Vice President of Human Resources - Planisware 

Sambou Makalou - Co-founder and CEO of Ready Set – Alumni from a French international school in Washington, D.C

Dr. Eduardo R. Muñoz-Muñoz - Site Director of the Stanford World Language Project and Associate Professor

Fabrice Urrizalqui - Middle School Principal and Assistant Head for French Affairs - The International School of San Francisco 

Moderated by Sebastien Robert- Head of School at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley 

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