This report addresses the question of what knowledge and skills should be taught to citizens whose judgement is the ultimate source of policy in a democratic nation. The report recommends the adoption of new goals for school programs, changes in curriculum offerings and in teacher education, creation of curriculum development centers, greater cooperation among schools and universities, and increased support and cooperation from the private sector. The report further recommends that every subject area in primary and secondary schools be approached from a global perspective, and that four curricular areas be emphasized: (1) an understanding of the world as a series of interrelated systems, (2) increased attention to the development of world civilizations as they relate to the history of the United States, (3) greater attention to diversity of cultural patterns, and (4) more training in domestic and international policy analysis. To initiate a global studies program, school districts and states should emphasize existing goals pertaining to citizenship education and global understanding and teachers should be involved in the planning and implementation of the process. Finally, the report outlines a scope and sequence of courses leading to global awareness by students and recommends appropriate materials for the courses. Appendixes include a summary of recommendations of related reports, some statistical data on interdependence, an outline of the kinds of global education courses offered or required in selected states, a selected materials list, and a list of relevant curriculum development centers. (SM)