What is the Global Classroom Project?

Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) participate in the Global Classroom Project, which provides an opportunity for students to work with peers from around the world on authentic tasks and challenges. 

As part of the Global Classroom Project, schools select a Sustainable Development Goal from among 17 goals established by the United Nations as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. 

Throughout the Global Classroom Project, students also learn attributes of Portrait of a Graduate, which prioritizes the development of skills that will empower FCPS students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future. 

Fall Partnership:

Grade: 3rd 

Partner Country: STA International School in Camarma de Esteruelas, Spain

Content Focus: Science

Sustainable Development Goal: Life Below Water

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker

Partnership Description: Students at Mount Eagle Elementary are collaborating with students at STA International School in Camarma de Esteruelas, Spain to create a global call to action that impacts Life Below Water (Sustainable Development Goal #14).

Spring Partnership:

Grade: 6th & 8th

Partner Country: Leaders International College in Cairo, Egypt

Content Focus: Science and Social Studies

Sustainable Development Goal: 11-13

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Attributes: Communicator, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker

Partnership Description: Students at Mount Eagle Elementary are collaborating with 8th grade students in Leaders International College in Cairo, Egypt to designing “Ideal” Sustainable Cities for communities around the globe with high poverty rates.