Inspiring Change: A Recap of the Global Action Showcase
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Students Take the Lead at the Annual Global Action Showcase
On Tuesday, April 28th, our community came together for an extraordinary celebration of student leadership, global citizenship, and community impact at the Global Action Showcase.
The energy in the room was electric as over 50 student presenters highlighted their innovative community actions aimed at tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Global Perspectives, Local Impact
A major highlight of the event was the presentations by our Global Classroom Project (GCP) participants. Students shared powerful stories about their collaborative experiences and the invaluable lessons learned from working alongside their international partner classes.
As they presented to a diverse audience—including peers, teachers, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) administrators, School Board members, the FCPS Leadership Team, and various community stakeholders—students brilliantly demonstrated their Portrait of a Graduate skills, proving that they are truly communication-focused, collaborative, and globally-minded leaders.
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An Inspiring Keynote Speaker
We were honored to welcome Mr. Jarrett James Lash as our keynote speaker. As the 14th UNA-USA Youth Observer to the United Nations, Mr. Lash brought a wealth of inspiration to our students. Having attended school nearby in Prince William County, he shared how meaningful it was to be back in the Northern Virginia region to witness the incredible global changemaking happening right here in FCPS.
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Thank You to Our Showcase Sponsors
This impactful event would not have been possible without the generous support of our showcase sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Looking Ahead: Let's Celebrate 10 Years Together!
If you want to see the incredible impact of this work firsthand, you can explore this year's student community projects and event highlights on the Global Action Showcase website.
Next year marks a major milestone for our community: the 10th anniversary of the Global Classroom Project. Spending a full decade connecting local classrooms with global peers is a significant achievement, and we are aiming to make next year’s showcase our most impactful one yet.
An initiative like this thrives on collaboration, and we are looking for partners to join us for this milestone year. Whether you have been with us since day one or are learning about us for the first time, here is how you can get involved:
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FCPS & International Educators: We invite you to bring this global experience to your students next year. By connecting our classrooms, we can help students collaborate on real-world issues and share their leadership on a larger stage. To join us for the upcoming school year, please fill out our Teacher Interest Form to get started.
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Community Members & Partners: We are looking for community stakeholders to partner with us throughout the school year and support our students' work. If you or your organization would like to collaborate with our project throughout the year, please email us directly at gcp@fcps.edu to connect with our team..
Let’s work together to make our tenth year unforgettable!
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