Fairfax County Public Schools Global Classroom Project: Join Our Global Community!
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Global Classroom Project is expanding its reach, fostering connections between students and teachers worldwide. So far, we've linked with 178 classrooms in 59 countries!
If you're a teacher in FCPS or outside the United States and are interested in participating, please complete our Teacher Interest Form. You can choose from several partnership options:
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Classroom to Classroom: Engage in at least one Global Classroom Project partnership, connecting your classroom with another anywhere in the world.
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School to School: Establish two or more Global Classroom Project classroom partnerships between an FCPS school in Fairfax, VA, and a partner school outside the United States.
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FCPS Global Classroom Project Hub (FCPS teachers only): Foster a network of learning and collaboration by creating multiple partner school connections to an FCPS school, enabling a broader impact through the Global Classroom Project.
To explore the diverse partnerships and learn more about each Global Classroom Project, view our interactive partnership map here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-classroom-project
We're excited to continue building these valuable global connections!
Exciting News: Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a New Global Classroom Project Pathway!
We're thrilled to announce that Career and Technical Education (CTE) is now a pathway for the Global Classroom Project (GCP)! This means CTE joins our existing pathways:
- Content
- Cultural Proficiency
- Environmental Stewardship
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP)
- Language Acquisition and Intercultural Competence
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
These pathways are how teachers and students can get involved and start their journey with the Global Classroom Project.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Global Classroom Project Information Sessions
For FCPS Teachers and Administrators: The FCPS Global Classroom Project team will be hosting information sessions for those FCPS instructional employees who are interested in learning more about this program. These optional 30 minute sessions will be held on Thursday, 6/12 or Monday, 6/16. Please complete this Registration Form (FCPS) prior to attending.
For Teachers and Administrators Outside of the United States:
The FCPS Global Classroom project team will be hosting information sessions for international educators and administrators interested in learning more about participating in the FCPS Global Classroom Project. The team will share everything you need to know about joining the project including:
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What the project is about: Learn how you can participate.
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How we work together: Discover our partnerships.
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Technology tools: See the tools we use to communicate and work with educators globally.
These sessions will be offered on Tuesday, 6/17 or Wednesday, 6/25. Please complete this Registration Form (GCP International Partners)prior to attending. Our team will send a Zoom link 24 hours prior to the session to the email provided in the sign up form.
The 8th Annual Global Classroom Project Showcase
On March 26th, Woodson High School proudly hosted the 8th annual Global Classroom Project Showcase. The Global Classroom Project (GCP) team organized this event, which featured approximately 50 unique projects shared by both teachers and students.
Each presentation highlighted how students involved in the Global Classroom Project (GCP) explored various important topics, such as:
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Diverse cultures and traditions from around the world.
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Global issues impacting communities worldwide.
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Actions they took with their partner classes to help achieve one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, over 100 student fellows from the Global Leaders of Fairfax County program joined the GCP participants. They shared their innovative ideas for creating a positive impact in our local community, focusing on each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Students, teachers, school leaders, families, and community members all enjoyed learning about the students' creative solutions to real-world problems.
To share the story of the project, students from Mountain View High School, led by their teacher Ms. Latoya Prescod-Williams, created a documentary The Story of the Global Classroom Project. The audience also enjoyed an amazing performance by the 8th-grade Advanced Theater Arts students, directed by Ms. Stacey Jones.
Attend the 2026 Global Classroom Project Showcase
Interested in attending our Global Classroom Project (GCP) Showcase in spring 2026?
To receive an invitation, please email GCP@fcps.edu with "Showcase Invitation" in the subject line. We'd be delighted to add you to our invitation list for this event!
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Partnerships Opportunities
The Global Classroom Project team invites community partners to join us in empowering students as global citizens. By partnering with the GCP, you can connect with engaged students, contribute to their development as future leaders, and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through collaborative projects.
To become a partner, please contact us at GCP@fcps.edu.
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