Preparing Students for a Changing World

What is required to thrive in a world where threats like viruses and opportunities like scientific breakthroughs know no borders?

This question propels both Model Diplomacy and World101, CFR’s innovative online learning resources, which form the foundation of a global civics curriculum—empowering young people with the essential knowledge, skills, and perspective to become responsible, globally competitive citizens who can steer through partisan rhetoric and disinformation.

CFR Education uses multimedia storytelling, classroom simulations, and instructor-designed lesson plans to explain the fundamentals of international relations and foreign policy.

Understand How the World Works and Why It Matters With World101

The result of a deep collaboration between the education community and CFR experts, World101 is a growing library of lessons on the basic concepts of international relations and critical foreign policy issues. In 2020, the American Association of School Librarians named World101 one of the year’s “Best Digital Tools” in recognition of its innovative contributions to career advancement and college readiness.

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What does “Made in the USA” really mean? This video lesson from World101’s trade module uses Converse sneakers as an example for understanding global supply chains.

Build Knowledge, Skills, and Perspective With Model Diplomacy

Model Diplomacy invites high school and college students to step into the roles of decision-makers on the U.S. National Security Council and UN Security Council and debate foreign policy scenarios. Through diverse case studies and interactive materials, the program allows young people to broaden their perspectives on the global issues that matter most.

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Students debate policy options after a cyberattack takes out the NASDAQ stock exchange in Cyber Clash With China.