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The world has become increasingly interconnected and interdependent as globalization draws people together in many different ways. It is clear that the United States is part of a world in which the majority of people live without food, clean water, health services, and educational opportunities. Now more than ever, children need to understand the wider world around them, appreciate the richness of its diversity, and find a common purpose in working for peace and justice to preserve it.
The United Nations and its agencies have worked for many years to arouse local interest in the root causes of global problems, whether they are environmental, political, or economic. Though many problems have not been solved, much has been achieved to improve people’s lives. Educators face the challenge of instilling in our children a concern for global problems and arming them with the knowledge necessary to promote social change. No one country or generation can solve global problems alone. It is time that educators join with the United Nations and incorporate the U.N.’s resources and expertise into school curricula. |
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