What is the CFR Education Ambassador Program?
The CFR Education Ambassador program is a nine-month engagement that connects educators across the United States with resources, professional development activities, and a network of like-minded professionals who are committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to navigate today’s connected world.
We are pleased to announce two Ambassador programs for the 2023-2024 school year:
- High School Ambassador Program: This program is dedicated to high school teachers, department heads, and curriculum leaders who are championing global civics and global affairs education.
- Higher Education Ambassador Program: The higher education program is dedicated to professors, instructors, and administrators championing global affairs in colleges and universities across the country.
What are the perks for CFR Education Ambassadors?
✔ Join a prestigious educator program affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations, the world’s leading global affairs think tank and publisher.
✔ Build a professional network by interacting with like-minded educators and sharing best practices in teaching global issues.
✔ Participate in professional development opportunities.
✔ Gain visibility: the chance to be featured by CFR Education on email, blog, or social media posts.
✔ Help shape and improve CFR Education’s award-winning educational products, including: World101, Model Diplomacy, and Convene the Council.
✔ Advance global civics and global affairs education around the world.
✔ Receive a certificate with professional development hours.
... and more!
CFR Education Ambassadors
- participate in monthly meetings, including focus groups, product overviews, networking opportunities, and CFR expert insight. Ambassadors must attend at least three virtual meetings per year;
- actively use CFR Education resources and provide invaluable feedback;
- share their enthusiasm for teaching about global civics and global affairs, elevating the teaching of these subjects in their respective institutions; and
- spread the word about CFR Education’s products–World101, Model Diplomacy, and Convene the Council–with their community.
Hear what CFR Education Ambassadors say about the program
“I like the Education Ambassador program because it keeps me connected and motivated to build a strong coalition of like-minded professionals to effect systematic civic engagement through education.” - Rhonda Coombs, High School Teacher, CFR Education Ambassador 2022-23
“CFR Education has fundamentally changed the way I teach. World101 and Model Diplomacy are engaging, relevant, and valuable resources for teachers and students.” - Luke Sundermeier, High School Teacher, CFR Education Ambassador 2022-23
Who is eligible to be an Ambassador?
- high school teachers and administrators who incorporate global issues into history, social studies, English, science, or other disciplines
- higher education instructors and administrators who incorporate global affairs into international relations, history, public policy, area studies, economics, law, environmental studies, public health, or other disciplines
- instructors of all kinds who currently work at a private or public educational institution within the United States
- those who are passionate about global affairs and committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to navigate today’s connected world
Interested in joining the program?
The application period for the 2023-2024 CFR Education Ambassador program is currently closed. The program will open to new applicants in the summer of 2024.
If you are interested in learning about more ways to be involved with CFR Education, please contact [email protected].