The key to understanding world hunger is to realize the distribution of power between those who control economic circumstances and those who, through no fault of their own, are unable to continue traditional practices that provided food. Educators can help students understand the forces that influence food distribution. (MLF)

International collaboration for global understanding can be enhanced through the development of a world core curriculum that includes international dimensions in national curriculums. These should contain goals and content that enhance mutual understandings about the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of international society.(MD)

Suburban Chicago middle school teachers designed a month-long unit to foster global education, guided by research on integrated, self-selected, and collaborative learning strategies. Teachers initiated brainstorming activities, grouped students by interest, and demonstrated how to be investigative researchers, informative writers, effective…